[nasakido]

If I am understanding my Orthopedic Analysis Orthopedic Panel 2 Metal-LTT test correctly, I will "most" likely develop issues with Cobalt alloy, Titanium alloy and Nickel. So does this mean any implant with Cobalt alloy or Titanium alloy is a "No-Go" for me? What would be my options then? To make sure the disc is 100% Titanium or 100% cobalt. Or fusion or just deal with implant pain or even do nothing, and live the way I am?

If I were to take a chance, I would say compared to the pain I am in now, the mild reaction would not be as bad. However, it most likely would introduce other issues that I would have no way of gauging the type of pain, if any, I would feel due to the implants. You no what... this will not stop me. I have lived with Leg Perthes since the age of six and have never had a day without pain. From six to seven I spent almost every night crying and in pain. I am pretty tough now, and I can mentally overcome pain. I just can't make my body do what it can't do because of my injury. I wonder...hmmm.

What is the worst this reaction could do to me?

Control cpm >> 795.3

Positive control (PHA) cpm >> 63632.0

Bone Cement (monomer) >> 1.3

Bone Cement particles >> 0.8

Cobalt alloy particles >> 2.4

Titanium alloy particles >> 3.2

Known Stimulant (PHA) >> 80.0

Aluminum 0.001 mM >> 1.8
Aluminum 0.01 mM >> 0.5
Aluminum 0.1 mM >> 1.4

Cobalt 0.0001 mM >> 0.9
Cobalt 0.001 mM >> 1.0
Cobalt 0.01 mM >> 0.4

Chromium 0.001 mM >> 0.8
Chromium 0.01 mM >> 0.7
Chromium 0.1 mM >> 0.8

Molybdenum 0.001 mM >> 1.1
Molybdenum 0.01 mM >> 1.8
Molybdenum 0.1 mM >> 0.7

Nickel 0.001mM >> 0.8
Nickel 0.01 mM >> 11.0
Nickel 0.1 mM >> 19.2

Vanadium 0.0001 mM >> 1.8
Vanadium 0.001 mM >> 0.8
Vanadium 0.01 mM >> 1.1

Zirconium 0.001 mM >> 0.8
Zirconium 0.01 mM >> 0.8
Zirconium 0.1 mM >> 0.4

Iron 0.001 mM >> 1.0
Iron 0.01 mM >> 0.7
Iron 0.1 mM >> 0.3

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Cobalt Alloy Particles @ 2.4 is Mildly Reactive

Titanium Alloy Particles @ 3.2 is Mildly Reactive

Nickel @ 19.2 is Highly Reactive