Existing and Novel Assessment Methods for Metal Sensitivity in Elective Lower-Limb Arthroplasty-A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Metal sensitivity is a possible cause for revision in elective lower-limb arthroplasty. This scoping review aims to identify and evaluate all existing and novel assessment methods for metal sensitivity in elective lower-limb arthroplasty.

Methods

The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), Ovid Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE), PubMed, and Google Scholar databases were searched for studies published between January 1, 2000, and September 1, 2023. Studies evaluating one or more metal sensitivity assessment method preoperatively, perioperatively, or postoperatively were included. Studies were grouped based on the assessment methods reported and summarized based on the study design, outcome measure, results, and comm

SUBMITTER: Abouharb A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11338134 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature