标题:Long-term outcome after implantation of a nickel-containing cemented hip stem on the right in a patient with type IV sensitization to nickel sulphate
期刊名称:GMS Interdisciplinary Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery DGPW
印刷版ISSN:2193-8091
电子版ISSN:2193-8091
出版年度:2019
卷号:8
页码:1-5
DOI:10.3205/iprs000144
出版社:German Medical Science
摘要:Type IV allergies to nickel sulfate, potassium dichromate and/or cobalt chloride are supposed to be associated with aseptic loosening, pain or infections in patients with hip arthroplasty. However, there is debate on any causal relation between type IV sensitization to metals and any of these complications. We report on a patient with suspicion of pre-existing type IV sensitization to nickel sulfate and potassium dichromate who did not show any complications after hip arthroplasty..
关键词:nickel;sulfate allergy; joint replacement; type IV sensitization