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Type of screws recommended for acl surge

2020-09-30 16:48:44
I have a doubt regarding which screws should I choose after reading a article on bioabsorable screws and problems associated to it by ncbi Which type of screw would you recommend for my acl surgery metal or bioabsorable? And what would be the difference of price in between them?
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They have a advantage of not going for implant removal later. Basically no metal in body.

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You can discuss that with your operating surgeon.

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Hi Definitely go with bioscrews for acl reconstruction The allergic reaction to bioscrews is very rare or negligible May be 25 to 30000 difference bwn titanium and bioscrews

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