TKR hopeful about nickel free TKA

[Graceland76]

After several wrong turns I have found a surgeon versed in metal allergy solutions. For my 11/13/24 right knee TKA. he will use a Smith & Nephew hypoallergenic knee and their Cori robotic system which he tells me does not employ cutting blocks. I have been so concerned about cutting blocks after learning on the BoneSmart forum about nickel debris generation during surgery. I hope to post in a year or so that all is well as that's about the time period it took for problems to arise in my history of metal rejections in other parts of my body.

 

[benne68]

Congratulations on finding a surgeon you feel confident in, @Graceland76, and getting your surgery scheduled.

Since you still have a bit of time to get ready for surgery, I will share some articles about preparing for knee replacement surgery:

Recovery Aids: A comprehensive list for hospital and home
Recliner Chairs: Things you need to know if buying one for your recovery
Pre-Op Interviews: What's involved?

Good nutrition is just as important during both the pre-operative period as it is during recovery. Check out this helpful information on Pre-surgery Dietary Tips and on Nutrition Basics.

Regardless of where you are in the process, the website and app My Knee Guide can help you stay organized and informed. The free service keeps all the information pertaining to your surgery and recovery in one place on your smartphone. It is intended to be a personal support tool for the entire process.

We try to keep the forum a positive and safe place for our members to talk about their questions or concerns and to report successes with their joint replacement surgery. So feel free to ask any questions you have about this surgery and recovery; our members will be happy to share their experiences with you.

 

[mendogal]

We will definitely be cheering you on!

I hope you'll create a recovery thread after your surgery to document your progress and let us provide support around any questions or concerns that arise.

 

[eaglemom]

Good for you in being your best advocate and finding a surgeon that meets your needs. We know our bodies best, don't we? You seem well versed and ready for your surgery. Best of luck and we are here to help you along.

 

[Lip$man]

After several wrong turns I have found a surgeon versed in metal allergy solutions. For my 11/13/24 right knee TKA. he will use a Smith & Nephew hypoallergenic knee and their Cori robotic system which he tells me does not employ cutting blocks. I have been so concerned about cutting blocks after learning on the BoneSmart forum about nickel debris generation during surgery. I hope to post in a year or so that all is well as that's about the time period it took for problems to arise in my history of metal rejections in other parts of my body.

Wish you luck with the upcoming surgery. I too suffer from metal allergies (cobalt and highly allergic to nickel) and only discovered it after I had my knee replaced. Dealt with constant soreness, stiffness and swelling in the knee due to the metal implant I had. I had the entire implant replaced with a Smith & Nephew Legion model earlier this year and that solved all of my problems. Now the knee works very well. I'm confident your Smith & Nephew implant will also do the trick for you. Good luck!

 

[Layla]

Best Wishes tomorrow!
Please join us on the Knee Recovery Forum once you're post op and feeling up to it.
We will have some guidelines to share and will support you as you're healing.
Hope to see you there!
@Graceland76

 

[EalingGran]

If you are concerned about allergies and your implant- also be careful about shellac/gel nail manicures. These use methylacrylate glue which is also used in most knee implants. That is fine for most of us- but 10% of people who have regular manicures become allergic to methylacrylate apparently. It is a big issue for nail technicians. I have stopped having shellac manicures as I just don't want to take any risks in terms of developing an allergy to my implant.