[paulascorpio]

Hi everyone:

I hope I save someone from the pain I am going through and the pain that could come without a simple test. After two years of trying everything from Synvisc, Orthovisc and Stem Cell replacement I finally had a knee replacement July 1, 2014 from a "respected" surgeon.
I was never offered to take prior to my surgery (didn't know about it) a blood test or a patch test to see if I was allergic to the metals in my replacement. Well after 11 months, I have had continuous pain for months and only offered more pain pills. I had my blood sent off to Chicago for testing based on another surgeons request. I tested reactive and highly reactive for all metal except Cobalt.

I have to have a revision because I now have an infection from the metal implant. My existing doctor is a "jerk" and very well known. His staff is cold and uncaring. I only saw my surgeon twice. Once to authorize the surgery and then prior to going in to the surgery theater.
A major problem could be: A lot of doctors do not want to revise another surgeon's work. Also, a lot of surgeons that do replacements do NOT do revisions.

PLEASE get this test done. Even if you think you are not allergic get yourself tested. It will pay off in the end. Don't even think about it, just DO IT!