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How much bed rest is needed after Screw
I'm advised to get screws and plate removed from left knee. I will plan to get this done soon somewhere in Delhi NCR. I need to know how much need rest is needed after implants removal. Kindly advice!
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Make sure that the fracture has united before the implants are removed.
Usually pateints are ambulatory by the time sutures are removed.
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Around 1-2 weeks, depending in fracture type and type of implant.
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If ur fracture is healed well without n e problems in ur surgery during removal of implants u can bear weight as soon as possible once u r pain free.
U will need rest till ur sutures comes out.
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Do send me ur x rays and let me noe the indication of implant removal so that I can guide u better
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