Improved outcomes in patients with positive metal sensitivity following revision total knee arthroplasty

Improved outcomes in patients with positive metal sensitivity following revision total knee arthroplasty

Abstract Background Metal sensitivity as a cause for painful joint replacement has become increasingly prevalent; however, there is a lack of reported clinical outcome data from total knee arthroplasty patients with metal allergies. The purpose of this study was to determine whether patients present...

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Main Authors: Robert L. Zondervan, Jonathan J. Vaux, Michael J. Blackmer, Brett G. Brazier, Charles J. Taunt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-06-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Metal allergy
Metal sensitivity
Arthroplasty
Orthopedics
Knee
Hip
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-019-1228-4

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