• Mrs Davidual got knee replacement at end of August. Implant is titanium.
    She developed shingles a few weeks ago.
    She has been very sick yesterday today.
    Rash around the surgery site.
    Our family doctor is worried that she might be having a reaction to the titanium. He might admit her tomorrow.
    Has anyone ever heard of this? I thought ti was inert, hence it’s use in implants.
    I am really worried.

  • I would recommend you get to see her surgeon asap. Reaction to titanium is very unlikely but periprosthetic infection needs to be ruled out safely.

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