How to Choose the Right Prosthetic for a Nickel Sensitive Patient

A patient with a severe nickel allergy and degenerative joint disease of the hip would be best served by which of the following prosthetic options. The correct answer to this question is five, press-fit titanium stem ceramic or aluminum head and cementless titanium cup. Large diameter femoral components that is larger than 18 millimeters in diameter have been associated with an increased prevalence of stress shielding.