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Is there a hospital or Dr in US who understand metal allergies in TKR?

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Sep 8 10:50am | Replies (36)
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Jennifer I filled out all the paperwork last night it took about 3 hours but so very interesting all the questions .
I am supposed to talk with Sue the intake nurse later today.
Hoping we can do a tele health call first to discuss and then if all good I will go. Funny you say pierced earrings issue. I had when I was younger and I have always only worn 14 k since. no problems.
I so wish Dr's would test before surgeries
I honestly did not know to even ask about it.
I will keep you posted
Thank you!

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mabfp3 | @mabfp3 | May 24, 2023

So happy for you that you were able to find a dr concerning the metal allergy. It is so important. I will always be grateful that my Boston dr sent me for metal testing. I had lots of trouble with pierced earrings growing up and have only worn 14k since. When I told that to him and his office, I was sent for the metal testing. His secretary told me at the time that he would not do a knee replacement unless that testing was done. All of my very best wishes to you! MaryAnn from MA

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