A certified prosthetist orthotist in Glenolden, PA, Michael Godwin has served in various roles at different organizations, including as a machinist for the Army National Guard and as a CPO clinician and practice manager at Advantage O and P, for his two-decade career. He currently serves at Hanger Clinic in Philadelphia, where he fits and designs artificial limbs and braces for people. Michael Godwin of Glenolden, PA, is committed to staying current with new prosthetic technology and design.
Prostheses that are made of metals may trigger a condition called metal hypersensitivity. For this reason, doctors may recommend hypersensitivity tests for patients looking to have implants. Only 10 to 15 percent of the population is vulnerable to metal hypersensitivity. Signs and symptoms of metal hypersensitivity include swelling, pain, rashes, chronic fatigue, and chronic inflammation.
Metal hypersensitivity stems from allergic reactions to metals such as nickel, cobalt, and chromium. If you develop one or more signs and symptoms after implant surgery, you should report the symptoms to your doctor, who may order laboratory tests for metal allergy. If they find that your prosthesis is the cause of these signs and symptoms, your doctor can recommend replacing the device with a non-metal version. In situations where replacement is not feasible, oral medications and topical treatments can help manage the symptoms.
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