Objective To determine the effect of patch testing on surgical decision making and outcomes
in patients evaluated for suspected metal hypersensitivity related to implants in bones or
joints. Design Medical chart review. Setting Tertiary care academic medical center.
Participants All patients who had patch testing for allergic contact dermatitis related to
orthopedic implants. Intervention Patch testing. Main Outcome Measures The surgeon's
preoperative choice of metal implant alloy compared with patch testing results and the …