title: Drug selection in a patient with a history of hypersensitivity reactions: a practical approach for the orthopedist.
abstract: Drug allergies are specific to characteristics of the medication's chemical structure.
authors.affiliation: University of Kentucky HealthCare, USA.
authors.forename: Lisa A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Thompson
authors.forename: Daniel A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Lewis
authors.forename: George A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Davis
authors.forename: Kelly M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D002807:Chondroitin / Q000009:adverse effects; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000276:immunology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005944:Glucosamine / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007239:Infections / Q000188:drug therapy; D009985:Orthopedics; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000188:drug therapy; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy; D018689:Sensory System Agents / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents; D018689:Sensory System Agents; D002807:Chondroitin; D005944:Glucosamine