1st Surgeon referred me to 2nd Surgeon as the knee implant he uses with nickel allergies is oxinium, It has traces of chromium. I am allergic to both nickel & chromium.

2nd Surgeon uses Persona titanium for nickel allergies which he says has no detectable chromium in it.

I had a titanium piece of metal taped to my arm for 7 days, I had 2 red spots when it was removed. 1 looked like the beginning of an infection.

I am very lucky to be researching this metal sensitivities before any TKR or ankle surgeries.

3rd Surgeon was for my collapsed right ankle & foot issues. all caused from my bowed right knee problems. This Doc told me I needed 2 foot surgeries to correct ankle collapse. No arthritis in foot, He did not give me specifics on metals used but said he could remove metal if allergy issues.

After all of this, I decided I do not want to rush into surgeries without further consults. Thank you to Mayo & this group.