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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 100-B, Issue SUPP_12 | Pages 39 - 39
1 Oct 2018
Yang S Dipane M Lu C Schmalzried TP McPherson EJ
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Introduction

The utilization of lymphocyte transformation testing (LTT) has increased for diagnosing metal sensitivity associated with TKA, but its validity for the diagnosis of TKA failure due to an immune reaction has not been established.

Methods

We performed a retrospective study of 27 well-fixed, aseptic primary TKAs with persistent pain and/or stiffness, revised by a single, experienced surgeon for suspected metal allergy to nickel based on a positive LTT. Periprosthetic tissue samples obtained at the time of revision surgery were scored using the aseptic lymphocytic vasculitis-associated lesion (ALVAL) scoring system.