My son had brain surgery for seizures in 2008, he has three titanium plates and numerous titianium screws, since his surgery he has experienced scalp sores similar to pimples , and the doctors don t know what it is. We wonder if he has an allergic reaction to titanium, or possibly a form of fungus, or Bacteria. Do you have any ideas?
Only your neurosurgeon after MRI ;others desired investigation or may be after seeking opinion from other experts will give definite opinion. Such symptoms are known to occur where appliances are used and causes may be sensitivity ;poor quality of appliances supplied by co. Just few days back an international hip replacement supplying co has been found guilty for supplying faulty appliances and have been heavily fined I am not accusingly the present appliances supplying in present case I am just saying that it may be an un intended fault Neurosurgeon has to take a call on it and look into Eva aspect My advice is do not take treatment in your hand and not do treatment on guess work Follow instructions and advice of neurosurgeon well soon Chat Doctor.