Long-term outcome after implantation of a nickel-containing cemented hip stem on the right in a patient with type IV sensitization to nickel sulphate
Type IV allergies to nickel sulfate, potassium dichromate and/or cobalt chloride are supposed to be associated with aseptic loosening, pain or infections in patients with hip arthroplasty. However, there is debate on any causal relation between type IV sensitization to metals and any of these compli...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | deu |
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German Medical Science GMS Publishing House
2019-12-01
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| Series: | GMS Interdisciplinary Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery DGPW |
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| Online Access: | http://www.egms.de/static/en/journals/iprs/2019-8/iprs000144.shtml |