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Humerus bone titanium plate removal

2018-12-15 17:57:23
Dear sir, i had fracture , and had titanium ate , its been 10 years now i want to get rid of it , is it safe after being so long and how long it will fully recover , please suggest
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If the fracture  has united,then the plate can be  removed. It usually takes 8 to 10 days for wound to heal.

Answered2018-12-25 09:59:59

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Yes it can be removed if u wish.. routinely titanium plates in arm bone without symptoms need not be removed

Answered2018-12-16 02:06:02

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