Nickel allergy and knee surgery: no big difference found?
NCT ID NCT04058743
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether people with nickel allergy do better with special nickel-free knee implants. Researchers compared standard implants to nickel-free ones in 9 patients with self-reported nickel sensitivity. The goal was to see if nickel allergy affects pain, function, or complications after knee replacement.
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Rush University medical Center
Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
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