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Is an allergic reaction to cobalt chrome in a total knee replacement permanent.
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Yes: Generally yes. But you could see an allergist to find out for sure. Incidentally, there are knee prostheses that are made from other materials than cobalt chrome.
Answered 4/11/2013
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