Metal allergy and the use of custom implants in primary total ankle replacement

Purpose: Patients with metal allergy often go undiagnosed prior to surgery. This can lead to a high rate of complications, especially with orthopedic implants which can be highly variable in the composition of metals used in their production. The purpose of this technique guide is to highlight the u...

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Main Authors: Jay S. Badell, DPM, MS, AACFAS, James M. Cottom, DPM, FACFAS
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-01-01
Series:Foot & Ankle Surgery: Techniques, Reports & Cases
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S266739672300023X