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Plate removal from hand(radius fracture)

2021-03-12 18:35:28
I had plate and screws implanted in my hand to heal radius fracture, exactly two years ago. Is it possible to remove the implant now?
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Take a fresh xray... please call me
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Answered2021-03-20 10:27:52

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Answered2021-03-18 04:13:56

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Expect that the union has occurred and if there is union it’s the right time to remove the plate.

Answered2021-03-13 14:18:57

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Kindly reaffirm the union of fracture before removing the implant.

Answered2021-03-12 20:11:13

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Minimum time is 1 year. Post which you can get the plate removed, provided bone has United.

Answered2021-03-12 18:40:18

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