Multiple allergies to metal alloys

Tu, Mei-Eng; Wu, Yu‐Hung

doi:10.1016/j.dsi.2011.05.010

Cited by 12 publications

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“…It has been reported that allergy to alloys is more common for pure metal, which may be related to an over-representation of the compound undesirable reaction caused by alloy [ 98 ]. The epidemiological characteristics of metal allergy have been altered in recent years.…”

Section: Allergic Reactionmentioning

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Fatigue Crack Growth and Fracture of Internal Fixation Materials in In Vivo Environments—A Review

Guo

2021

Materials

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The development of crack patterns is a serious problem affecting the durability of orthopedic implants and the prognosis of patients. This issue has gained considerable attention in the medical community in recent years. This literature focuses on the five primary aspects relevant to the evaluation of the surface cracking patterns, i.e., inappropriate use, design flaws, inconsistent elastic modulus, allergic reaction, poor compatibility, and anti-corrosiveness. The hope is that increased understanding will open doors to optimize fabrication for biomedical applications. The latest technological issues and potential capabilities of implants that combine absorbable materials and shape memory alloys are also discussed. This article will act as a roadmap to be employed in the realm of orthopedic. Fatigue crack growth and the challenges associated with materials must be recognized to help make new implant technologies viable for wider clinical adoption. This review presents a summary of recent findings on the fatigue mechanisms and fracture of implant in the initial period after surgery. We propose solutions to common problems. The recognition of essential complications and technical problems related to various approaches and material choices while satisfying clinical requirements is crucial. Additional investigation will be needed to surmount these challenges and reduce the likelihood of fatigue crack growth after implantation.

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Section: Allergic Reactionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Fatigue Crack Growth and Fracture of Internal Fixation Materials in In Vivo Environments—A Review

Guo

2021

Materials

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“…From these results it can be concluded that high nickel content alloys would be preferred due to their aesthetics. Nevertheless, nickel is one of the most common metal allergens [ 120 ], which should clearly be taken into consideration when selecting elements for touch surfaces. Selection of the proper disinfectants is also important when cleaning Cu-rich touch surfaces since the formation of CuO upon cleaning would dramatically decrease the bactericidal effect of the touch surface.…”

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Antibacterial Metallic Touch Surfaces

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Our aim is to present a comprehensive review of the development of modern antibacterial metallic materials as touch surfaces in healthcare settings. Initially we compare Japanese, European and US standards for the assessment of antimicrobial activity. The variations in methodologies defined in these standards are highlighted. Our review will also cover the most relevant factors that define the antimicrobial performance of metals, namely, the effect of humidity, material geometry, chemistry, physical properties and oxidation of the material. The state of the art in contact-killing materials will be described. Finally, the effect of cleaning products, including disinfectants, on the antimicrobial performance, either by direct contact or by altering the touch surface chemistry on which the microbes attach, will be discussed. We offer our outlook, identifying research areas that require further development and an overview of potential future directions of this exciting field.

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“…Metal allergies are becoming more recognized within the surgical field. Allergic responses to metals such as nickel, chromium, mercury, cobalt, and gold are widely recognized [1]. Titanium is another type of metal that is utilized extensively in cardiac pacemakers, dental procedures, arthroplasty, body piercing, and spectacle frames [2].…”

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Delayed Titanium Hypersensitivity and Retained Foreign Body Causing Late Abdominal Complications

Jain¹,

Lingarajah

Luvsannyam

et al. 2021

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Titanium is a known metal used widely in the medical field and can cause allergic reactions with complications. Our case is about a 28-year-old female presenting with a spectrum of abdominal symptoms with a complicated medical history. The abdominal pain is associated with titanium allergy reaction from previously inserted titanium-based surgical clips. This patient is concurrently found to have a retained pigtail catheter in the cecum discovered incidentally through radiology. We discuss the presentation, investigations, and treatment of this unusual case. The case also unfolds rare differential diagnoses to keep in mind when encountering a patient with abdominal pain and associated nonspecific symptoms.

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Multiple allergies to metal alloys

Cited by 12 publications

References 10 publications

Fatigue Crack Growth and Fracture of Internal Fixation Materials in In Vivo Environments—A Review

Fatigue Crack Growth and Fracture of Internal Fixation Materials in In Vivo Environments—A Review

Antibacterial Metallic Touch Surfaces

Delayed Titanium Hypersensitivity and Retained Foreign Body Causing Late Abdominal Complications

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