How to detect and overcome metal allergy in knee and hip replacements?

In this video Prof. Dr. J. Bellemans explains what to the consequences of metal allergy are, while having a knee or hip replacement.
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[@theoriginalbearbear]

I had metal put in my gums but I started to develop a reaction such as swelling or face and neck, scratchy throat, itchy skin, leathery discoloration in skin, migraines, diarrhea, tingling of the tongue, difficulty breathing, and rash. The orthodontist wasn’t convinced I was allergic too. After everything was removed the symptoms went away.

[@lindas9699]

My first knee replacement was removed and now I have a titanium knee. A few months after the first replacement I developed horrible weeping rashes on my legs. My surgeon told me not to worry, the allergic reaction was NOT from the knee hardware. I left him and went for a patch test. Yes, I'm allergic to nickel! Now I am 3 months post knee revision and guess what! No more rashes!

[@paganskier]

Thank you for this information. I had PFA knee replacement 6+ years ago. Result - knee pain much worse than before surgery. Two years ago I got metal patch testing and was told I’m allergic to most metals including titanium. Ugh. I need hip and shoulder replacement too. No orthopedic surgeons I’ve seen including a couple world renowned at Steadman know what to do.

[@pillsber]

Brilliant video! Doctor, if I ever needed knee replacement, I'd fly to Belgium and have you do it. Or I would just have my leg amputated. Thanks for putting these up dear Sir.

[@djs-9942]

Hey I think about just getting it amputated. I'm 46 my replacement went HORRIBLE with blood clot in POPLITEAL VEIN & part of my calf is damaged, I had a MUA because of severe scar tissue growth stiffness & now I've got nerve pain around the whole knee w/arthrofibrosis..I go to PT still 4 months later & I don't know how much longer I can take the pain & discomfort. I hope yours goes Very well!!

[@MomCN]

I think I’m having an issue with my titanium plate and screws that were put in my foot on March 1st. Going to Al’s for allergy testing. Thank you for this info!

[@Thebohemiangirl1]

Level 4 allergy to titanium. My body is rejecting it. I have developed bone marrow edema...i cant put into wordshow much pain at the site and sutroundinh area im going through. Im on my 7th year now, tbe surgeon s been bouncing me from one dr to another...losing hope, suggestions would be of much help. Thank you Doctor.🙏🇨🇦

[@bansthakkar7431]

I lost my mother due to dr Vikram shah and shalby hospital after knee replacement instead allergy they have given humira after knee implant removal and due to same she went under sepsis. And got a a septic shock

[@TonnaDee-rv8en]

She had the metal removed and got sepsis from an infection from the metal? I'm sorry about your loss

[@MacchiatoSwirlGirl]

Leaves us screwed pardon the pun

[@Karla-yi5ld]

Has anyone gotten or known of anyone getting a brain tumor following hip replacement surgery?