Nickel free robotic TKR

Posted by tkrfuture @tkrfuture, Apr 9 6:32pm

Does Mayo Clinic Jacksonville Florida do a TKR with ceramic implant (due to my nickel allergy, no titanium) and use a robotic assist. Both the nickel allergy and the need for TKR are confirmed by medical professionals. Any information provided is appreciated, thank you!

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | 2 days ago

In reply to @georgieb51 "I thank you for this very helpful information. I will see what I can come up..." + (show)

You need to have the testing done at a lab approved by your ortho. If you don't, they will have to repeat it, increasing your time and cost. Trust me, they will not practice medicine based on a test purchased online.

tkrfuture | @tkrfuture | 2 days ago

In reply to @sueinmn "You need to have the testing done at a lab approved by your ortho. If you..." + (show)

Sue, the information provided about an online metal allergy test is not meant to skip the need of a physician's input. It is simply another option to get things started. For example, a positive test via the test kit my help the patient get the surgeon to order the blood test for metal allergies. It seems that many physicians are reluctant to see the value of that allergy blood test.
My note was to share a personal experience. Following the at home test kit, and at the request of my "ortho" I had an allergist MD do additional testing. The allergy Dr. made the nickel allergy diagnosis and documented my ortho file.
The final words in my post were:
"Of course, diagnosis must come from a physician.
Best wishes in your journey with your knee implants."