Hello,
Yes you are right in saying that some of the sutures have chromium.We call them chromic catgut sutures.They are absorbable, surgical sutures composed of highly purified connective tissue (mostly collagen) derived from either beef or sheep intestines and covered with chromium salt solution to delay absorption.Moreover chromium can be used in the composition of stainless steel also.So it is good that you have decided to check the composition with your son’s doctor.
Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted if you have any additional doubts. Kind regards.
Thank you. I have called the orthopedic and asked to check with his rep on the composition of the stainless steel (% nickel, chromium, etc.). I also understand that some absorbable suctures can also contain chromium.
I will keep you posted.
Hello,
Allergy to st5ainless steel is very rare.Sometimes the stainless steel implants and screws have nickel in them which provides a smooth and polished finish.As you son has shown allergy to nickel on patch testing,so it is possible that he is showing allergic reaction to nickel in the implant.
Pls confirm it from the manufacturer of the implant and screws whether nickel has been used in it.
Hope this information helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how your son is doing or if you have any additional queries