Improved outcomes in patients with positive metal sensitivity following revision total knee arthroplasty.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Metal sensitivity as a cause for painful joint replacement has become increasingly prevalent; however, there is a lack of reported clinical outcome data from total knee arthroplasty patients with metal allergies. The purpose of this study was to determine whether patients presenting with a painful total knee arthroplasty with a positive metal sensitivity have improved outcomes following revision to a hypoallergenic implant.

Methods

A retrospective review was conducted for patients that underwent a revision total knee arthroplasty after metal sensitivity testing over a 3-year period from January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2017. Based on the results of sensitivity testing, patients underwent revision total knee arthroplasty to a hypoallergenic component or a standard

SUBMITTER: Zondervan RL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6580588 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature