Concerns have arisen about the role metal sensitivity may play in the development of complications following orthopaedic joint replacement surgeries. Hypersensitivity to such metals as nickel, cobalt and chromium may be responsible for pseudo-tumour formation, screw loosening and implant failure (Cousen and Gawkrodger, 2011). All metals in contact with biological systems undergo corrosion and release … Continue reading Metal Allergy and Orthopaedic Surgery