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- Title
METAL IMPLANT ALLERGY: THE DIAGNOSTIC UTILITY OF SKIN PATCH TESTING.
- Abstract
This article, titled "Metal Implant Allergy: The Diagnostic Utility of Skin Patch Testing," discusses the adverse reaction of the body's immune system to certain metals used in medical implants. The condition, known as metal implant allergy or metal hypersensitivity, is a growing concern for healthcare practitioners and patients. The article explores the diagnostic process for metal implant allergy, which often involves patch testing. The study conducted by Mark and colleagues at Albany Medical Center evaluated the utility of patch testing in patients with metal implant allergy. The article acknowledges the limitations of the study and suggests that larger prospective studies are needed to further analyze the effectiveness of patch testing in preoperative decision-making.
- Subjects
METALS in surgery; TRANSDERMAL medication; SKIN tests; ALLERGIES; TOTAL knee replacement; METALS testing
- Publication
Allergy & Asthma Proceedings, 2024, Vol 45, Issue 3, p211
- ISSN
1088-5412
- Publication type
Article