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Implant removal concern
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I had humerus surgery with interlocking plate before 3 months ago.As my age is 33,after how many years i have to remove these plate or is it safe to keep that plate in humerus for life time.?
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if no problem can keep the implant for life long , if you really want the removal then not before1.5 or 2 years after union of fracture , for further queries can consult me.
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Dr. Pavankumar Ravi
Orthopedist
15 yrs exp
Vijayawada
Checking the recent x ray and assessment of movements is important in decision making. Usually Titanium implants may undergo cold welding in locking screws so earlier better but only when other conditions are correct.
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Dr. Sachin Kumar SG
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13 yrs exp
Gulbarga
It’s safe to keep implant in body , nothing to worry, removal is needed of there is any signs of infection
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