maryo52
Former BoneSmart staff member
I just got the results of my blood analysis for metal allergy and it came back "highly" sensitive to Nickel. You'd think the operative notes on my knee replacement would mention what make and model of implant went in, but it doesn't. So I will have to call Monday to see if it's in my file. The surgeon has retired and not sure how things were left.
My PCP found some research that led him to believe this test is of dubious value. (I have to laugh, because physicians have been doing dubious things for decades as those things were perfectly valid.) He stated that if the test results came back abnormal, he isn't going to know what to do. That's fair, for him to say he's not in a position to act on the results.
Well, I'll see what my implant is before deciding what to do. Is there a website that lists implants and their metal makeup?
My PCP found some research that led him to believe this test is of dubious value. (I have to laugh, because physicians have been doing dubious things for decades as those things were perfectly valid.) He stated that if the test results came back abnormal, he isn't going to know what to do. That's fair, for him to say he's not in a position to act on the results.
Well, I'll see what my implant is before deciding what to do. Is there a website that lists implants and their metal makeup?