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Bimalleolar fracture
I had bimalleolar fracture in February 2023.
I had surgery and a plate with 5 screws and 2 additional screws were placed.
If I remove it after 2 years will it cause issue due to bone overgrowth over implant?
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
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Dr. Vilas P Chavan
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9 yrs exp
Pune
No, If you want to remove plate no issues
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