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Metal hypersensitivity: can it mimic infection?

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Anand, A; McGlynn, F; Jiranek, W
Published in: J Arthroplasty
August 2009

Metal hypersensitivity leading onto hardware rejection is reported as a rare phenomenon. If not suspected, it can be a harrowing experience for the patient because it can lead to a seemingly never-ending cycle of tests and procedures. This case highlights the fact that although metal hypersensitivity is rare, it should be included in the differential once infection has been excluded.

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J Arthroplasty

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EISSN

1532-8406

Publication Date

August 2009

Volume

24

Issue

5

Start / End Page

826.e25 / 826.e28

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Prosthesis-Related Infections
  • Orthopedics
  • Metals
  • Male
  • Knee Prosthesis
  • Hypersensitivity
  • Humans
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
  • Aged
 

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Anand, A., McGlynn, F., & Jiranek, W. (2009). Metal hypersensitivity: can it mimic infection? J Arthroplasty, 24(5), 826.e25-826.e28. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2008.05.002
Journal cover image

Published In

J Arthroplasty

DOI

EISSN

1532-8406

Publication Date

August 2009

Volume

24

Issue

5

Start / End Page

826.e25 / 826.e28

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Prosthesis-Related Infections
  • Orthopedics
  • Metals
  • Male
  • Knee Prosthesis
  • Hypersensitivity
  • Humans
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
  • Aged