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Knee joint fracture,implant screw issue

2017-10-05 13:42:21
My father had a fracture in his right knee (joint) 5 months ago. It has completely healed now. But screw affixed with the implant plate is moving, and we fear if that would fall. The solution would be to remove it, but considering that it is just months since the surgery, is it advisable to go for the removal now? What will be the problems if the screw falls?
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First of all it is not easy to fall a fixed screw,but let it be screw will fall nothing will happen that is for sure ,I have seems patients ,
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If u want to remove it after6 months of surgery u can go for removal ,hope u like my answer,n get well soon

Answered2017-10-06 06:15:46

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