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Orthopaedic problem

2018-04-04 06:26:26
My father got fracture six months back.he got operated and started walking.gew days back he got pain and found a screw is broken.he is 78 years old and is diabetic bp and prostate prob.what to do now?
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If the fracture is united then the particular screw can be removed. It's advisable to keep rest of the implants atleast for a year. Share x rays for better understanding of the situation for optimal guidance.

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