Posted on 16th May, 2023 at 5:48:48 AM
A Golden Knee replacement uses a special knee implant made of Zirconium or has a coating of Titanium-Nitride. This implant is specifically beneficial for metal-allergic patients as it has a 70% reduction in oxidation level in the implant as compared to conventional implants. As the Zirconium and Titanium-Nitride used in these knee implants give the knee implant a visual appearance of being Gold in color. Hence, the knee surgery which employs these implants is called Golden Knee Replacement Surgery.
Most conventional knee implants are made of cobalt chromium and nickel alloys. These metals used in the implants generally release metal ions when contacted with human tissues by a process known as oxidation. In Patients who are allergic to metal, these metal ions lead to inflammation of the area in contact with the metal. This leads to severe pain and infection of the knee. Eventually, the joint must be removed causing severe discomfort to the patient. However, a Golden Knee implant does not cause any allergic reaction in the human tissues allowing patients with metal allergies to undergo Knee surgery. Hence, helping them overcome their knee pain.
Benefits of Golden Knee Replacement:
How to identify if you have Metal Allergies:
The majority of people with metal allergies have Nickel allergies as it is mostly used in jewelry. The area of the skin that comes in contact with the metal witnesses rash formation. In patients with severe cases, it leads to more complications. Some people have similar symptoms with other metals as well. One can get a metal allergy test done by visiting a dermatologist.
