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TKR revision surgery and problems
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Aug 27, 2022 | Replies (87)Comment receiving replies
Wife was diagnosed with metal allergy to replacement knee joint which was then removed and replaced with a Smith & Nephew alloy unit which didn't solve the problem. Doctor is now recommending another replacement. We are wondering if treatment by an allergist could lessen her bodies reaction to titanium?
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@wa34937 Hello there. I'm so sorry for your wife. I suffer from certain allergies myself, & I need TKR surgery ASAP but live on 5th flr walk-up & it's insanity for my overall health issue's.
I understand suffering all too well & am no stranger to surgeries.
All that aside for now. I would like to know how does the Dr's Orthopedic Surgeon check you to see if your body will tolerate that type of metal or alloy or plastic replacement? I don't know what the procedures entail before full knee replacement surgery & if they do any kind of tests prior to TKR surgery?
Have you seen a Neurosurgeon about this issue?
I'm sorry for your wife & I hope you both hang in there. Life is not easy, especially when you have severe Allergies & chronic pain issue's make life living misery.
I hope she feels better too.
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@wa34937 I'm sorry to hear about your wife's surgeries. With it being a third surgery, this is a big decision.
I moved your question to an existing discussion where members are already discussing this topic. You may wish to scroll through the previous posts.
What kind of knee would the surgeon use next time and how do they know that she won't be allergic to that one as well?