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TKR Does anyone know of a Metal Allergy expert?
Sorry for the long delay..... ask away about HSS. Its a great Hospital, the care was really great- Skybig
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- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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TKR Does anyone know of a Metal Allergy expert?
My surgeon started this whole process by using the Orthopedic Analysis's test panel 2. It showed that I was mildly reactive to zirconium oxide. I showed some sort of a reaction to every metal that is used to make knee replacememts, but zirconium was the least. I even called the company to...- Skybig
- Post #48
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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TKR Does anyone know of a Metal Allergy expert?
My dentist had an idea that may help identify if I'm actually allergic to my Oxinium knee replacement that I'd like to get your opinions on. He suggested that I should have a ring made out of Oxinium and that I could wear for an extended period of time to see if I develope any sort of reaction...- Skybig
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TKR Does anyone know of a Metal Allergy expert?
I wonder what my symptoms do indicate? Frankly, I'm at a loss as to what to do or who to see next. All I do know is that I can't put up with this much longer.- Skybig
- Post #43
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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TKR Does anyone know of a Metal Allergy expert?
I never heard of arthrofibrosis, I will read more about it. But from what I've read thus far it might not be my issue. The Symptoms of arthrofibrosis include a loss or knee range of motion and that's not one of my issues. I can bend my "new" knee from 0 to 137 degrees and could almost do that...- Skybig
- Post #41
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TKR Does anyone know of a Metal Allergy expert?
I realize that I'm reaching here and I also realize that I may be literally one in a million. My issue is that my symptoms don't match typical symptoms of metal allergies. I've read that metal allergy signs and symptoms include: Rash or bumps on the skin Itching, which may be severe Redness...- Skybig
- Post #39
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TKR Does anyone know of a Metal Allergy expert?
I too was told that the Smith and Nephew was one of the best choices for people with metal allergies. Apparently not "ALL" people....meaning it was NOT for me. We also looked at the Aesculap's Gold Knee, but it contains other metals that I tested poorly with. At this point, I need/want to...- Skybig
- Post #37
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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TKR Does anyone know of a Metal Allergy expert?
I had my knee replaced in Sept of 2021 with knee made 100% out of Oxidized Zirconium and I'm having some sort of allergic reaction to it. Before entering into this "process" my surgeon had my blood sent off to a lab in Chicago for allergy testing. The testing disclosed that I'm allergic to a...- Skybig
- Post #33
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TKR Does anyone know of a Metal Allergy expert?
My upcoming procedure was just pushed out three more weeks due a Covid break-out in my home. My son, his fiancé and my wife have all come down with it. I however, have not, but they pushed it out anyway. All (including me) have been vaccinated and boosted, luckily so far all have mild cold...- Skybig
- Post #31
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TKR Does anyone know of a Metal Allergy expert?
The Aesculap Gold knee and the one that I received from Smith an Nephew are both made with zirconium. One uses zirconium nitride and the other zirconium oxide. Since I'm already having an adverse reaction to zirconium oxide I doubt that my surgeon would risk replacing it with one made with...- Skybig
- Post #27
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TKR Does anyone know of a Metal Allergy expert?
No, if anything I have been forced due to pain to reduce my activities.- Skybig
- Post #25
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TKR Does anyone know of a Metal Allergy expert?
So it's now been 7 months since TKR surgery and I though that I'd give you all an update. Well my knee pain is much worse than it has ever been and it's more swollen than it was right after surgery. I've been back to the surgeon multiple times and he ruled out infection, the knee replacement...- Skybig
- Post #23
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TKR Does anyone know of a Metal Allergy expert?
Just to clarify, when I said "squats" I meant "mild-squats". Basically the PT had me doing the squat needed to sit in a chair without using any other support. Even though they were "mild" they still bothered my knee, so I didn't do them often. I'm thinking about going to another PT because I...- Skybig
- Post #18
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TKR Does anyone know of a Metal Allergy expert?
I just got home from the Surgeon. He wasn't pleased with the swelling, but he wasn't worried about it either. Apparently he had to do a lot of soft tissue work during surgery to get my leg straight, which probably caused a lot of scar tissue issues. That's why my knee is so "crunchy" and not...- Skybig
- Post #14
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TKR Does anyone know of a Metal Allergy expert?
I hear what you all are saying, that I shouldn't exercise with pain, but almost every exercise causes some degree of knee pain. Even straight leg lifts cause pain. Having said that using the exercise bike is virtually pain free. I virtually stopped exercising for over the past 2 weeks to see...- Skybig
- Post #11
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TKR Does anyone know of a Metal Allergy expert?
My surgery was 9/21. I'm in rehab with a PT. He has me doing exercises to strengthen my quad. Like straight leg lifts, side lifts, mild squats, leg extensions, exercise bike and a whole bunch more and I do them at home. My leg is getting stronger, but when I do some on the exercisesI I get...- Skybig
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TKR Does anyone know of a Metal Allergy expert?
After years of cortisone injections and having my Rt knee drained multiple times a year, I finally had had enough. So made the decision to get it replaced and I selected a new surgeon. Well on my first visit with him I mentioned that I could not wear a wrist watch because I got a rash...- Skybig
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Metal Allergy Allergic to metals and I need advice.
I'm just very frustrated with my situation, so I apologize if I've come off nasty or condescending. Its just that I've been waiting so so long to be finally pain free only to hit yet another snag. For what its worth, today I spoke with someone at the testing lab and they basically confirmed...- Skybig
- Post #15
- Forum: Knee Surgery Pre-Op Area
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Metal Allergy Allergic to metals and I need advice.
Well I agree that you folks aren't metallurgists and I wasn't actually asking or even expecting you to answer those questions. I was merely restating the questions that I've already asked multiple companies over the past few months. They are the ones who SHOULD know and probably do the...- Skybig
- Post #13
- Forum: Knee Surgery Pre-Op Area
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Metal Allergy Allergic to metals and I need advice.
Like the Smith and Nephew OXINIUM the Aesculap knee implant also uses Zirconium (which I'm supposedly mildly allergic to) in the form of Zirconium Nitride, so I have the same sort of question with it as I did with Smith and Nephew knee replacement. Does the Zirconium Nitride do something to...- Skybig
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- Forum: Knee Surgery Pre-Op Area
