If you are allergic or sensitive to metal, then it is important to alert your surgeon prior to having shoulder replacement surgery. The most common metal allergy is nickel, which can be found in some shoulder implants. If you have had skin reactions to jewelry (rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, watches) or eyeglasses, this may be a clue to possible metal hypersensitivity. Let your surgeon know before you schedule your surgery about these reactions. Also, some people who work with or around certain metals can develop a sensitivity to metal. In either case, your surgeon may decide to use special, non-allergenic implants if they are available.
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