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Stainless steel implants

2018-04-15 11:04:39
I am 28 yrs old. I have stainless steel implants since Jan 2016, on my right-hand ulna bone. I am totally healthy but worried that how many years later it should be removed surgically. If left inside the body is there any side effect in near future.My one friend had also the same metal implants since last 8 years but he didn`t get any problems. please explain.
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Steel implants have associated subclinical inflammation which may be the cause of vague pain or swelling especially in superficial areas. It is not a bad idea to get it removed if the fracture has united. It is a simple procedure.
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Minimum time to implant removal post surgery is 1 year.

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