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Need TKR and had positive allergy testing / Bone Cement and Metals

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Jun 7, 2023 | Replies (157)
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@glendahofsess

I have had the Metal Allergy test done that this Group suggested. Great test. I am very allergic to nickel. Moderate allergy to chromium. I have seen 3 surgeons with different opinions on what joint would work for me & TKR.

I was given a titanium piece of metal used in TKR's & it was taped to my arm to check for allergies. In 7 days, I developed 2 blisters.

I have successfully received ACP or PRP knee injections for at least 5 yrs with good success but recently, results not so good. I did a few Synvisc knee injections before ACP. I have extreme allergies to everything & developed allergy to Synvisc after a few injections. Egg yolks seem to be the problem as I can not eat them.

Can anyone suggest what type of knee joint may work for me or where to go to receive treatment with concern for these allergies? I realize this is a very big concern.
Seems I could be better off without this surgery? Would stem cells & ACP be better?

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Amanda Burnett | @amandaa | Oct 29, 2021

Hi @glendahofsess and welcome to Connect! You came to the right place. There are several members that have the same problem that you do. I moved your post to a conversation so you could connect with them.

I have a couple of friends with extreme allergies. I can't imagine how hard that must be to navigate, especially when it comes to something that will be implanted in your body.

What joint recommendations did the 3 doctors give you?

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