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Screws in ankle bone

2018-03-04 04:24:49
I have 2 screws in my ankle bone. This was done 3 months ago. I have started walking recently. I want to ask is it safe for me to take a steam bath? Will it affect my screws?
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It won't affect the screws. You can take steam bath.

Answered2018-03-04 05:41:28

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