Exploring the Incidence, Implications, and Relevance of Metal Allergy to Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Introduction: Allergic reactions to metal implants are increasingly recognized, but its relevance to the orthopaedic surgeon remains unclear. We evaluate the prevalence of metal allergies in a subset of the population and review the significance through a survey of the current literature.

Methods: Preoperative and postoperative patients referred for metal allergy testing were divided into two groups; those with a history of dermatitis and those without.