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[A man with blisters after a knee replacement]
Yoeri F L Bemelmans1,2, Martijn V Heitink1, Roel P M Hendrickx3
1Zuyderland Medisch Centrum, Sittard-Geleen. Afd. Orthopedie.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|May 15, 2020
Summary
Allergic contact dermatitis can occur after knee surgery due to wound dressings. Patch testing identified the surgical dressing as the cause in this patient, highlighting the need for careful allergen assessment.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Allergology
- Orthopedic Surgery
Background:
- Post-operative complications following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) require prompt diagnosis and management.
- Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is a potential, though less common, cause of post-surgical skin reactions.
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