What role does metal allergy sensitization play in total knee arthroplasty revision?

Abstract Background Clinicians are often faced with the decision whether to revise a painful total knee replacement in patients who have chronic vague pain with no apparent explanation. A sensitive metal testing assay called the lymphocyte stimulation test has been used to detect nickel sensitizatio...

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Main Authors: David R. Lionberger, Justin Samorajski, Charlie D. Wilson, Andreana Rivera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2018-08-01
Series:Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40634-018-0146-4