Metal Allergies in Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Scoping Review and Clinical Update.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2026

Publication Title

JB JS Open Access

Abstract

» Limited evidence is available within shoulder arthroplasty literature to fully assess if an association exists between the presence of metal allergies and outcomes after total shoulder arthroplasty. » Several systems are available for both anatomic and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty to provide patients with a nickel-free implant if a history of a metal allergy is present. » The results of this scoping review as well as extrapolating results from total knee arthroplasty literature suggest hypoallergenic implants produce similar results as standard cobalt-chromium implants and may present an appropriate option for patients with metal allergies.

Volume

11

Issue

1

DOI

10.2106/JBJS.OA.25.00252

ISSN

2472-7245

PubMed ID

41523657

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