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Fluid retention after a knee replacement

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@dbduffer
I am sorry you are apparently in the same situation as me. Wished they had done the metal allergy tests before TKR as this was one thing they did post op. Slight elevation on nickel, but nobody in the group of professionals seemed to think it was the cause. So still wondering
MRI showed excess production of blood vessels in the joint area. Something that apparently should stop post healing. So body still thinks it’s dealing with trauma.
I haven’t had them aspirated nor cortisone. Suspect that might temporarily work.
Will let you know what new orthopedic group I am private paying to review my case.

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@clark1955

I am not aware of a reason but I have not heard of hip/knee replacement surgeons doing pre-surgery testing for metal allergies. One solution: my surgeon prefers (for other reasons) the Smith & Nephew CORI (robot) and Journey II (implants) system and the Journey II is made of oxidized zirconium and is allegedly biocompatible.