Association between metallic implants and stroke in US adults from NHANES 2015–2023 a cross-sectional study

ObjectiveMetal implants play a vital role in orthopedic treatment and are widely used in fracture repair, joint replacement and spinal surgery. Although these implants often contain key elements such as chromium (Cr), their potential health effects, particularly their association with stroke risk, h...

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Main Authors: Kai Wu, Liang Pang, Pingping Su, Cunxian Lv
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Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnagi.2024.1505645/full
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description ObjectiveMetal implants play a vital role in orthopedic treatment and are widely used in fracture repair, joint replacement and spinal surgery. Although these implants often contain key elements such as chromium (Cr), their potential health effects, particularly their association with stroke risk, have not been fully elucidated. This study aimed to evaluate the association between metallic implants and stroke.MethodsUsing data from the 2015 to 2023 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), we conducted a cross-sectional analysis of 12,337 US adults, in which 3,699 participants reported having metal implants and 8,638 without. Implant-like.ResultsThrough logistic regression analysis, we revealed a significant positive association between metallic implants and stroke risk (adjusted OR = 1.458, 95%CI (1.130, 1.881), p = 0.004). Further stratified analysis found that this positive association was more significant among older and less physically active participants.ConclusionFindings suggest that metallic implants may be associated with an increased risk of stroke, but given the inherent limitations of cross-sectional studies, this study cannot establish causality.
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spelling doaj-art-c2200118e73e4e1bbf8969e3379707092025-08-20T01:58:38ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience1663-43652024-12-011610.3389/fnagi.2024.15056451505645Association between metallic implants and stroke in US adults from NHANES 2015–2023 a cross-sectional studyKai WuLiang PangPingping SuCunxian LvObjectiveMetal implants play a vital role in orthopedic treatment and are widely used in fracture repair, joint replacement and spinal surgery. Although these implants often contain key elements such as chromium (Cr), their potential health effects, particularly their association with stroke risk, have not been fully elucidated. This study aimed to evaluate the association between metallic implants and stroke.MethodsUsing data from the 2015 to 2023 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), we conducted a cross-sectional analysis of 12,337 US adults, in which 3,699 participants reported having metal implants and 8,638 without. Implant-like.ResultsThrough logistic regression analysis, we revealed a significant positive association between metallic implants and stroke risk (adjusted OR = 1.458, 95%CI (1.130, 1.881), p = 0.004). Further stratified analysis found that this positive association was more significant among older and less physically active participants.ConclusionFindings suggest that metallic implants may be associated with an increased risk of stroke, but given the inherent limitations of cross-sectional studies, this study cannot establish causality.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnagi.2024.1505645/fullmetal implantsstrokecross-sectional studyNHANESrisk factors
spellingShingle Kai Wu
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Association between metallic implants and stroke in US adults from NHANES 2015–2023 a cross-sectional study
Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience
metal implants
stroke
cross-sectional study
NHANES
risk factors
title Association between metallic implants and stroke in US adults from NHANES 2015–2023 a cross-sectional study
title_full Association between metallic implants and stroke in US adults from NHANES 2015–2023 a cross-sectional study
title_fullStr Association between metallic implants and stroke in US adults from NHANES 2015–2023 a cross-sectional study
title_full_unstemmed Association between metallic implants and stroke in US adults from NHANES 2015–2023 a cross-sectional study
title_short Association between metallic implants and stroke in US adults from NHANES 2015–2023 a cross-sectional study
title_sort association between metallic implants and stroke in us adults from nhanes 2015 2023 a cross sectional study
topic metal implants
stroke
cross-sectional study
NHANES
risk factors
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnagi.2024.1505645/full
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