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Ankle hardware removal

2023-05-07 05:59:05
If fracture is healed, can ankle hardware be removed. There are 5 screw plate and 2 long screws. Is the removal surgery safe? What are the risks?
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If the fracture is united beyond doubt, implants can be removed.

Answered2023-05-08 06:15:37

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Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospital retired Chandigarh(U.T)

Answered2023-05-08 00:48:20

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Fracture is healed ,you can get implant removed.risk are like broken implant , re fracture while removing plate from bone
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share the recent xray please

Answered2023-05-07 09:02:59

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Yes, u can get it removed if the fracture united well..

Answered2023-05-08 03:35:49

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You can remove if you want If no symptoms then its ok not to remove

Answered2023-05-07 15:56:44

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If the fracture is healed well, you can get the implants removed. Like all surgeries, even this surgery entails risks associated with all usual ones. You will have to decide for yourself depending on the risks and benefits with hardware removal!

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