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Removal of implant

2020-05-14 12:45:10
I had a tibia and fibula fracture and nailing was done on April 2019. When can I get the nailing removed? Can I get it removed in November 2020?
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Answered2020-05-15 11:35:02

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Ideally after2 years we prescribe to patients But Yes you can remove it by November 2020.

Answered2020-05-14 18:47:44

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Hello, You can decide to get it removed only after getting a new X-ray in Nov 2020 Right now it cannot be removed..your fracture needs to consolidate a little more Thanks

Answered2020-05-14 13:01:17

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Yes you can get your implant removed in November 2020. However it is advisable to get an X-ray done before removal to confirm healing. Thank you. For any other queries you can consult with me online. Consult directly with me, your orthopaedic doctor, through Practo for detail history, discussion and treatment plan. Here we can chat or can also do audio or video consultation for detailed management. Take appointment for thorough prescription and consultation. Use following link to do online consultation: https://www.practo.com/mumbai/doctor/chintan-doshi-orthopedist/consult
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Consult directly with me, your orthopaedic doctor, through Practo for detail history, discussion and treatment plan. Here we can chat or can also do audio or video consultation for detailed management. Take appointment for thorough prescription and consultation. https://www.practo.com/mumbai/doctor/chintan-doshi-orthopedist/consult

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U NEED TO CONSULT WITH ME DIRECTLY THROUGH PRACTO DR SANDEEP SARAF AGARWAL
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Kindly ask to take APPOINTMENT through the following link https://www.practo.com/visakhapatnam/doctor/sandeep-saraf-agarwal-orthopedist?cache_refresh=true

Answered2020-05-15 10:47:42

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Tibia is a major weight bearing bone. Usually implant can be removed after 24-36 months. Though it depends on the xray findings at the same time. Looking at this xray fracturw looks united. Can be considered for implant removal.
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should get a consultation from the orthopaedician in person.

Answered2020-05-14 12:50:40

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