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Metal Hypersensitivity Reactions to Orthopedic Implants

Total hip and knee replacement surgery using metal alloy devices is common. Type IV allergic reactions to these implants occur, though infrequently. While uncommon, peri-implant metal allergic reactions may cause significant morbidity for the affected individual—including aseptic loosening, pseudotu...

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Autores principales: Teo, Wendy Z. W., Schalock, Peter C.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Springer Healthcare 2016
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5336431/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27995484
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13555-016-0162-1