Steffi plates are Stainless Steel spinal implants. There has been history to show that people with Nickel allergies can have reactions to stainless steel implants. I am only aware of a high white blood cell count and fatigue to the body fighting the allergy. I don't have enough information about metal allergies to agree or disagree with the fact that the allergy caused all of the unfortunate medical problems that you friend has had. If they can't decide on what the cause is, and her fusion is solid, then an orthopaedic or neuro spine surgeon can remove the plate pretty easily. I hope this helps.
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Steffi plates are Stainless Steel spinal implants. There has been history to show that people with Nickel allergies can have reactions to stainless steel implants. I am only aware of a high white blood cell count and fatigue to the body fighting the allergy. I don't have enough information about metal allergies to agree or disagree with the fact that the allergy caused all of the unfortunate medical problems that you friend has had. If they can't decide on what the cause is, and her fusion is solid, then an orthopaedic or neuro spine surgeon can remove the plate pretty easily. I hope this helps.
May 22, 2013 - 3:51pmThis Comment
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