Prevalence of metal hypersensitivity in total knee replacement.
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SUBMITTER: Desai MM
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6818373 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov-Dec
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Prevalence of metal hypersensitivity in total knee replacement.
Desai Mohan M MM Shah Kunal Ajitkumar KA Mohapatra Anuradha A Patel Digen C DC
Journal of orthopaedics 20190528 6
<h4>Background</h4>Cutaneous and local reactions to metals used in orthopaedic implants have been well documented. The prevalence of metal sensitivity in general population is 10%-15%. Nickel, Cobalt and Chromium are the most common allergen. The association between cutaneous reactions and implants has been less understood. Hence, this study was taken up with the aim to assess the prevalence of metal hypersensitivity in Total Knee Replacement (TKR) patients and find the most prevalent allergen.< ...[more]
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