1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Bone and Muscle

  4. Titanium rod. Loose at any given time!

Titanium rod

2018-07-20 18:52:46
I have a titanium rod in my upper left leg can the screws come loose at any given time
325 Views

Answers (2)

Get your queries answered instantly with Practo AI FREE

50000+ health queries resolved in last month

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
They can become loose only In presence of infection

Answered2018-07-21 03:21:41

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

No

Answered2018-07-21 00:27:57

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Articles you may like

All About Golden Knee Replacement

Dr.Bakul Arora

What is the Golden Knee Replacement?The golden knee replacement surgery is a blessing for the people who have a metal al ... Read more

How to Choose Right Sunscreen for Your Skin?

Dr.Nivedita Dadu

Sunlight is known to provide Vitamin D, that is essential for bone health. But staying in the sun for a longer time peri ... Read more

Plastic Surgery - Think It Over!!

Dr.N Srinivas

There are good and bad reasons to have plastic surgery.Plastic surgery for the right reasons will be a satisfying experi ... Read more

How Are Dental Implants Made?

Dr Vrishti Bansal

Many years ago seashells were placed into the jaws to replace missing teeth. Those seashells were most likely the first ... Read more

Benifits Of Dental Implants

Dr.Vijita Mehta

1. What are dental implants?A dental implants a titanium metal rod which is placed into the jawbone. It is used to suppo ... Read more

Post and Core!!!!

Dr.Ajay Shinde

BROKEN TOOTH!!!! not an issue any more......... Thanks to the new and advanced technique to rebuild the tooth POST AND C ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Metal rod removal

20097 Views
I have metal rod in my lower leg from last 5 years. Every thing was fine by now but from last few days th ...Read More

Femur bone rod removal

14735 Views
How much time does it will take to recover after removal of rod from femur bone.. Two screws one is on th ...Read More

Rod removal surgery

9028 Views
I have a rod in my left leg (tibia fracture) and I want to it removed as it causes pain in my leg sometim ...Read More

Femur fracture, im rod

1698 Views
I had a accident in 2013 and my right femur had multiple fracture so was operated and had a im rod fitted ...Read More

Leg fracture

1517 Views
Can rods can be removed after leg surgey if so after how many yrs it can be removed what are sideeffects ...Read More

Titanium plate removal after 4 years

373 Views
Around 4.5 years ago, had a surgery to insert a titanium plate in her left arm, just above the elbow, to ...Read More

Feeling rod post surgery

99 Views
After 2 months of both legs tibia surgery as per surgeon advice I started toe touch weight bearing but I ...Read More

Tibia rod removal related

133 Views
I removed rod before 45days I wish to walk now,but I had doubt about screw holes ,are still visible in x ...Read More

After tibia rod removal in leg

106 Views
I removed tibia rod in leg before 45days can I walk now without any support like Walker stick etc...

Best Indian company for titanium implant

143 Views
I'm looking for recommendations on the best Indian companies that manufacture titanium implants for dista ...Read More

This question featured in :

What is titanium dioxide
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.