A member asked:

25 months post ulna shortening op. arm swollen & ultrasound shows no fluid. was advised to go back to dr. could i be allergic to the titanium plate?

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Dr. Corey Clay answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Unlikely: titanium is relatively non-allergy forming, but sometimes other alloys are mixed in or you could be sensitive to something like the cement used for placement. Allergist or dermatologist can provide patch testing procedure to help answer your question.

Answered 11/15/2015

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