Implantation of rod and plate

2021-05-19 02:31:34
I had a surgery in 2020 and in my left leg one road and plate was implanted. When can it be removed?? Or will it be there forever. Right now I am able to walk properly, only thing I can't bend my knee of the left leg due to it.
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Generally rods or plates are not related with restricted range of motion in the joint. The restriction in movement is generally due to initial fracture pattern and post surgery rehabilitation.
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Range of motion can only be regained through proper physiotherapy, provided there is no mechanical block to joint motion. Start physiotherapy. Video consult with me with X-ray films, if available, if problem continues even after the following this advice.

Answered2021-05-19 09:23:00

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Need fresh x rays and date of surgery. Usually can be removed after 1 year, bul all depends on x rays

Answered2021-05-19 02:43:12

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