A member asked:

I had elbow surgery and had a plate put in a titanium plate put in my elbow to secure my radial head and since then i have been very sick i've haven't felt good i been sick too is this what kind of allergy reactions to titanium allergy

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joram Seggev answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Allergy & Immunology

Probably unrelated: In marked contrast to nickel. There are no clear reports on allergic reactions to titanium. The few reports that claim to describe allergy to the metal raise serious questions. In short, your symptoms are unlikely to be due to titanium.

Dr Mutnick agreed

Answered 10/15/2013

5.4k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I had elbow surgery and had a plate put in a titanium plate put in my elbow to secure my radial head and since then i have been very sick i've haven't felt good i been sick too is this what kind of allergy reactions to titanium allergy

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joram Seggev answered

Dr Mutnick agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

Is radial tunnel syndrome surgery the same as tennis elbow surgery?

A member asked:

Will severe tennis elbow cause your sensory nerve to be slow. The emg show my radial nerve at 26. I'm having tennis elbow surgery soon. Will this help?

A member asked:

I was in a tramatic mototcycle accident and rushed to the hospital to have surgery on my elbow. Also my L1-L5 was fractured along with my sternum. Head trauma, whiplash, roadrash, ect. They released me and i couldnt even walk. Can i sue?

A member asked:

How long should I experience pain for with a nondisplaced radial head fracture of the elbow?

A member asked:

Have a radial head fracture by elbow. How come I have to have "aggressive range of motion" instead of a cast?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

I had radial head plastic surgery over 20 years ago. Now I am having much pain and stiffness when lifting, pulling or if i hold elbow in bent posit?

My artifical radial head is loose n causing bone deteration what do you suggest i fell 8 yrs ago and shattered my dial head in my elbow now I am having trouble again this will b my 3rd surgery on this arm due this this im not sure i want to do it agai

My dr wants to take out my artifical radial head in my elbow is this a good idea should I have it done

Will excision of the radial head surgery improve rotation of my hand? Is there any chance of loosing strength of my arm after this surgery ?

I had a fractured radial neck and it was put in cast for twoweeks. New and longer hair have appeared over my injured elbow after two months. It is clearly hairier than the otherelbow. Is it normal?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?