Impact of Preoperative Metal Patch Testing on Surgery Using Metal Implants

Impact of Preoperative Metal Patch Testing on Surgery Using Metal Implants

Background: Patients scheduled for metal implant surgery in some facilities in Japan undergo preoperative metal patch testing (MPT). However, few studies have reported the impact of MPT results on scheduled surgery; therefore, the value of preoperative MPT remains unknown. Material and methods: In a...

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Main Authors: Emi Sato, MD, PhD, Akira Maeyama, MD, PhD, Yutaro Yamasaki, MD, Takuaki Yamamoto, MD, PhD, Shinichi Imafuku, MD, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-04-01
Series:Arthroplasty Today
Subjects:
Metal patch testing
Preoperative test
Metal allergic history
Metal implant surgery
Aseptic loosening
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352344122000498

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