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Nickel free robotic TKR

Posted by tkrfuture @tkrfuture, Apr 9 6:32pm

Does Mayo Clinic Jacksonville Florida do a TKR with ceramic implant (due to my nickel allergy, no titanium) and use a robotic assist. Both the nickel allergy and the need for TKR are confirmed by medical professionals. Any information provided is appreciated, thank you!

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inn0v8ive | @inn0v8ive | Sep 20 12:14pm

Understand. Smith and Nephew Journey + Zimmer Biomet offers 2 excellent Nickle free options too.

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steveinarizona | @steveinarizona | Sep 21 7:39am
In reply to @tkrfuture "Sue, Thank you for your kind response. I will attempt to find contact information for Jacksonville..." + (show)
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Sue, Thank you for your kind response. I will attempt to find contact information for Jacksonville Ortho/Joint Replacement department. I think contacting them via email will be appropriate.
I would hope to have any feedback, from this group with information on know manufacturers of ceramic knee replacements. Google searches have not provided me with enough information.

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Facilities like the Mayo Clinic (Cleveland Clinic, etc.) are wonderful, especially in diagnosing weird conditions. But...when it comes to finding the best surgeon for a particular situation, that often is not some one at Mayo. You will find a consistently higher level of care at Mayo than any other local facility but not necessarily the best particular specialist for a specific condition.

My knee surgeon uses a robot (CORI) and an implant made of oxinium:
https://www.smith-nephew.com/en-us/health-care-professionals/products/orthopaedics/oxinium#overview
I don't know whether that combo meets your requirements. If so, there are probably a number of surgeons out there doing both.

So I would recommend doing some research.

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