Question 1

how can i know if i'm allergic to surgical steel?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Surgical steel, in most cases, is not associated with allergy. If you have never had problems with any metals on your skin (jewelry, watches, belt buckles, piercings), you have nothing to worry about. If you did, there is a test called patch testing that can be performed by a board-certified allergist immunologist which can help. Blood tests are of questionable value.

Question 2

i am allergic to surgical steel what type of jewelry can i use?

Accepted Answer

Nickel allergy: Most surgical steel allergy is to the nickel alloy.  Avoid any nickel alloy plating.  Yellow gold is usually safe, but avoid silver.  Platinum may also be safe but check with the jeweler and ask for the purity of all metals purchased.

Question 3

if i had my tubes tied with surgical steel clamps and i am allergic to it how  will i know if my health problems are due to this?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Unlikely to react to clips from surgeries and you do not specify your symptoms, but if so may result in prolonged abdominal pain and recurrent abdominal infections.

Question 4

what other symptoms are there to an allergic reaction to having metal hardware installed from surgery? my mother has screws in her ankles from fracturing them after a fall. she has an itchy rash all over her left leg while right leg is normal?

Accepted Answer

: Question often raised but probably very very uncommon.  Usually presents as loosing of hardware or persistent pain at ankle NOT due to infection.  Itchy rash over injured leg very unlikely due to metal allergy.  Far more likely due to brace, external fixation (if there is one) or dressing material.

Question 5

i had bavk surgery and some metal plates placed in my back at times it feels like something ja going to pop out is that normal?

Accepted Answer

Metal plates: First, please see the surgeon so he/she can check to make sure all is well.  Then remember that you are adjusting to having had surgery and helpful foreign objects in your body so you may be be focused on that area at present.  Peace and good health.

Question 6

if i'm allergic to morphine what else could i take after a surgery ?

Accepted Answer

Depends: On what the allergy symptom was. Rash, nausea, difficulty breathing, hives. It makes a huge difference in the advice. Please re post with more specifics.

Question 7

are surgical clips to repair an artery metal?

Accepted Answer

Surgical clips: Usually these are very small and metal. Please check with your surgery team to find out what they used and if you need written information on the procedure to carry in your wallet.

Question 8

what are the metal plates for spinal surgery made of?

Accepted Answer

Various metals: Modern spinal plates such as those used in the cervical spine are usually made out of titanium which still allow the patient. In fact most spinal plants are made of titanium though in scoliosis some surgeons still prefer stainless rods. Some are even made of cobalt chrome.

Question 9

how painful is collarbone realignment surgery, with a metal plate.?

Accepted Answer

Clavicle pain: Once the bone heals, it isn't usually painful. The prominence of the plate can be tender for a while. There may be some numbness along the scar.

Question 10

if i am allergic to iodine how will they clean my skin before surgery?

Accepted Answer

Several options: There are several options available for surgical skin prep. Many surgeons have actually moved away from iodine based preps to a combination of alcohol and chlorhexidene. Just make sure you tell your surgeon and the or nurses about your allergy.

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I am allergic to surgical steel what type of jewelry can i use?

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If i had my tubes tied with surgical steel clamps and i am allergic to it how will i know if my health problems are due to this?

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What other symptoms are there to an allergic reaction to having metal hardware installed from surgery? my mother has screws in her ankles from fracturing them after a fall. she has an itchy rash all over her left leg while right leg is normal?

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I had bavk surgery and some metal plates placed in my back at times it feels like something ja going to pop out is that normal?

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If i'm allergic to morphine what else could i take after a surgery ?

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Are surgical clips to repair an artery metal?

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What are the metal plates for spinal surgery made of?

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How painful is collarbone realignment surgery, with a metal plate.?

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If i am allergic to iodine how will they clean my skin before surgery?

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