Correlation between Metal Allergy and Treatment Outcomes after Ankle Fracture Fixation
Purpose. To determine correlation between metal hypersensitivity and long-term foot and ankle function and pain after internal fixation using stainless steel implants. Methods. 60 men and 46 women (mean age, 47 years) who underwent internal fixation for ankle fractures completed a questionnaire 13 t...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2011-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/230949901101900309 |