Overview
- Iginla told Sportsnet on Tuesday that he has been battling health problems and confirmed those problems include neurological symptoms he and doctors are still trying to diagnose.
- He said the symptoms may be linked to metal toxins from a cobalt-containing hip replacement he had several years ago.
- Reporting notes Iginla has spent more than a year in testing and specialist consultations and that elevated mercury levels were found during that work.
- Iginla said the complications have affected his daily life by changing his energy, weight and speech, and he described gradual improvement as treatment continues.
- Clinical research shows some metal hip implants can release cobalt and chromium into the bloodstream and cause nerve or cognitive issues, so doctors will focus on measuring blood metal levels and reducing toxin exposure as they seek clearer answers.