Metal sensitivity to Elektra prostheses - two cases from a metal on metal implant for hand joint replacement.
Smith
Emma
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Department of Dermatology, Singleton Hospital, Swansea, UK. dremmasmith@doctors.org.uk
Mehta
Anisha J
AJ
Statham
Barry N
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D003035:Cobalt / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D050823:Hand Joints / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D007595:Joint Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009532:Nickel / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010328:Patch Tests
D003035:Cobalt; C029938:nickel sulfate; D009532:Nickel; C018021:cobaltous chloride