Challenging the immune system: undisclosed nickel sensitivity in podiatric surgery
Abstract
The prevalence of nickel allergy in the general population is taken to be around 8–10% and appears to be more common in women than men. We present a case study of undisclosed nickel allergy to wire fixation of an osteotomy, which resulted in removal following a period five months.
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*Consultant Podiatric Surgeon; †, Podiatric House Officer, Department of Podiatric Surgery, Solihull Hospital, Solihull, UK
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