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I have sugery acetabulum &femer
25aug 2017
I have surgery of acetabulum and left hand
Femer bone
Now all ok
Shall I removed that plates now
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Prashant
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Do not go for a surgery.
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Try not to get acetabulum plate removed if not getting bothered by the plate, may cause additional damage.
Femur plate can be removed provided the bone has United.
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Ideally any implant can be removed beyond 1 year of surgery except in special scenarios or implants.
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Need assessment then can guide
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Dr. Ahesan R Shaikh
Ortho surgeon
8 yrs exp
Mumbai
If there is no infection or pain or loosening of implant or implant failure ( breaking off) . Why You want to remove it.
If you are worried for frequent air travel then keep
X-ray film with you along with implant card
My suggestion no need to remove it . Rest is your decision .
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