Metal sensitivity in patients with joint replacement arthroplasties.
A high incidence of unexpected metal sensitivity was found in patients with metal-to-metal (McKee) hip arthroplasties. Patients with metal-to-plastic (Charnley) prostheses had no greater incidence of metal sensitivity than a control group awaiting operation. If metal sensitivity does occur loosening of the prosthesis may be a complication.
D000368:Aged; D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000009:adverse effects; D002857:Chromium / Q000009:adverse effects; D003035:Cobalt / Q000009:adverse effects; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D008670:Metals / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009532:Nickel / Q000009:adverse effects; D010328:Patch Tests; D010969:Plastics
D008670:Metals; D010969:Plastics; D002857:Chromium; D003035:Cobalt; D009532:Nickel