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Regarding leg

2021-07-24 15:38:12
My mother had a tibia surgery 3years ago she didn't remove the rod ..she is going to remove the rod this year ... there is any problem ? She is walk after removing the rod or not ?
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Can get the nail removed. Normally She can walk full weight bearing after 2 weeks of surgery. With Walker she can walk from same day itself , but with partial weight bearing over operated leg .
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Answered2021-07-25 03:31:08

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