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I have had a tibia plateau break but the metal plate in my leg sits out from the bone -is this normal - I can feel the plate if I kneel - it seems to sit on the floor separate from my knee - is this normal?

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If there is no pain..and fracture is United..don't worry..you could get plate removed 18 months after surgery. ...  Read More

There is one metal plate installed in my right leg with support of knee. there was minor gap between joint of lower and upper bone after accident and for filling this gap, bone drafting was done on knee, then plate was installed to support with 6 screws. After two years of this surgery, I don't have any pain normally when I sit. but swelling and m

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Minimum time to implant removal is 1 year. You can get it removed if work is done. ...  Read More

I soon will have surgery but I feel weird about it . What are the side effects of having a metal plate in your leg? and would't this heal naturally on its own with only a cast?

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It depends on patient's fracture pattern,age, work profile and needs whether a fracture should be treated conservatively or with operation. A steel (SS) or titanium plate does not react while inside t ...  Read More

I had done my arm surgery 7yr ago due to bone tumor. And while surgery doctor had added my waist bone into my arm with the hepl of metal plate. Now there is plate in my arm. And when my arm hitting with anything then unberable pain i am feeling for a moment but after sometime it is remain like nothing has happened. So my question is, it is mend

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Hi, Can you send me your recent X-ray You can get it removed if you are having trouble due to it You can consult in case of query ...  Read More

I am a 22 year old female . I have a metal implant in my left ankle along with screws, which was placed 4 years ago. The doctor who performed the surgery said it was permanent.. but i wish to have it removed as it causes me pain and discomfort . Is it Ok for me to remove this implant?

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Yes, but needs to be assessed after a fresh x ray. ...  Read More

Hi I just got surgery in October 2 an I have a wrap on my leg with a brace on it and I'm having lots of pain when I get up I don't kn but I get cold an I get body ache and everything even a fever I haven't had therapy yet

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Hi . Pain after surgery might be present for couple of weeks weeks but slowly it will come down. I don't know first of all what surgery was done. Similarly, if fever is just for 1-2 days then it's OK. ...  Read More

Had metal plate and 11 pins placed in lower leg I was able to tolerate pain with Tylenol 3 until 2, weeks ago now pain in my leg is excruciating

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Consult orthopaedic doctor to make sure there is no problem with metal work or fracture and to rule out infection ...  Read More

I been not feeling well is it because it's getting colder my leg hurts bad every time I get up

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I think its stiffness so if rule out arthritis ...  Read More

Suffered a fracture in lower leg and a steel plate was implanted 34 years ago. Since last few years developed pain near lower end of plate along with infection that increases with increase in sugar levels. Bone formation over the plate. Pain is unbearable. Would removing plate at this stage help? What are the chances of infection being cured if pla

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Send the latest X-ray film photo and blood sugar report are you taking medicines for sugar. Send photo of infection site ...  Read More

I have plate in my leg,as my both bone one main and another supportive was fractured,i am carrying plate in my leg since 2011 now it 2018 .can i remove my plate easily and for how many days i have to take rest

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It is not necessary to remove the plates unless causing problems. You can remove plate 2 years after surgery. Rest from sports and heavy activity for 6 weeks. You can do your normal activity after one ...  Read More

I hit my leg this morning to a metal side stand of Activa and it hit the bone between the knee and ankle . It hurt really bad at that time. Now I am able to walk and do my activities without pain. But the area is a bit swollen and hurts on being touched. My vitamin d is 12 and I am taking uprise 2000 twice a day and my hba1c is 8.6. Should I be wor

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Better to be cautious. High hba1c and low vitamin d ...  Read More

I got one small cut on my finger while I was cleaning my two wheeler. The metal plate was not rusted but was little sharp so do I need to take titanus injection...

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Yes take it. ...  Read More

I have fixed metal crown teeth 6 year ago after root canal now I have pain in my that teeth Actually I have removed my teeth many years ago so doctor asked me fix metal bridge(crown)now I have pain Please suggest

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Do visit a nearby dental surgeon for physical examination,evaluation and treatment plan Do get an xray done . Advised to take antibiotics and painkillers with doctors prescription ...  Read More

Before 2.8 year plate inplant in my leg, want to remove it, have continue pain from few days pl guide for best cure

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Pl see your orthopaedic doctor to assess if the plate is cause of pain. It is not usually the case. If you want to get your plate removed, you can , but let your know about it. ...  Read More

I am a student. I have a pain in my middle of the chest. It's not a regular pain. When I bend in front for typing or something else, then when I lie stand , then a sound occur in that place and after that I feel satisfaction, as similar to finger crack. I didn't get any hit in that place. If I hanging something then i feel the pain.

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Lifestyle modifications ...  Read More

Plate late down. Body temp high 101. Full body pain. Plate late 50000. After doing any work very tired feel.

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Would like to discuss in detail. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

Doctor ..today sliped in a car ...and my leg was crash into the car .. front side...but I have just 5 sec pain...can its possible for the crash my led growth plate cracked...can its possible to have crack in growth plate without any big pain... plzzz ans doctor Thank u😭❤️

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Kindly get xray of the injured area and consult an orthopedics surgeon. ...  Read More

I have undergone Wrist Distal Radius orif 2 months back. 1. What is the minimum period I have to wait for removing my metal plate, since I don't want to have metal inside me. 2. If the metal is removed, will the screws holes heal naturally, how long does the holes take to fill? Right now I have 8 screws and a plate

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Hi 1.minimum period would be atleast one year for the bone to completely heal and remodel and its completely safe to remove after a year 2. Holes heal on their own and would completely close by 3 mon ...  Read More

Having diabetes, and 3 years back when fracture happened we put plate in leg. We are seeing swelling on that leg.

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Hello Practo User, It looks like you are developing a inflammation in that area. Don't apply any ointment or heat or cold or massage. Elevate your leg over a pillow. ...  Read More

On 17 th my surgical operation for treatment of ankle fracture was done with inserted steel plates with screw, my concern is that is safe to steel inserted in leg. Is cause other deseasce in body

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Safe. ...  Read More

I got ankle fracture and my plaster was removed yesterday and still I have pain while walking. Please advise me that should I walk with walker or without it. And please advise what to do to heal it pro

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Don't worry it takes Some time Use some support like stick for few days ...  Read More

I have a metal plate in my right hand. I am experiencing pain in my hand. What is the procedure to get there plate removed. Are there any side effects? Also when I meet with an accident, some nerve got cut. Due to that, I am not able to bend me wrist properly. Can you please suggest best diagnosis and doctor for this?

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Kindly consult the doctor who had fixed the plate in your hand. ...  Read More

I met with an accident in 4 years back and due to compound fracture in my left leg 15-20 cm above ankle there is plate and 4 screws, i am planning for its removal. Plate is of 32 cms long from knee to ankle. What is the precautionary measure to be taken before being operated for removal. What are the measures to be kept in mind after being operated

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Doctor will decide plan of surgery and time required post surgery after examination and necessary x-rays. ...  Read More

I got a major fracture in my right leg in year 2013. After been operated without any plates or rod, I dealt with pain while walking sometimes. But from past one week I am getting continuous pain in whole of my leg.. Need to know if there is any exercise necessary for that or any other treatment. Please suggest.

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You said operate Ed without plates and screws. That is unusual. ...  Read More

My left leg has went an operation to remove a bone in foot replaced by clips 3 live stable pin shape and doctors advised to come back for treatment due study 5 years passed what can I do now

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Share x-rays. ...  Read More

I have a plate in my leg which has been in for 24 years now. A few days ago I went to step into the shower, I lifted my left leg in and slipped and my right leg (which has the plate) bent and hit the step right onto my plate. My leg is bruised and swollen and now Im in a lot of pain up to my knee which is now also swollen. Should I be worried?

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Yes. Implant might be broken or refracture. Get x-rays done to confirm that. ...  Read More

It has been 11 years since I had a rod in my leg can I remove it now, how many days I have to take rest what will be the problem

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Can remove, details about rest or problem will be best explain by your operating surgeon. ...  Read More

My dad is having leg pain now right leg has got red rashes so WAt s Plates are 1.29

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Consult ortjopaedic surgeon ...  Read More

My wife who met with an accident before marriage and got plate on her pelvic region, one on below left hand shoulder, and right leg above foot. We have a child of 2yrs, in recent times she used to get pain on her right leg on whole and sometimes heavily. What could be the reason behind the pain, kindly clarify with ur suggestions.

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Stretching exercises and strength exercises with physiotherapy treatment ...  Read More

Occur pain in right side of neck during moving back , it occur pain in upper part of chest also During pussing right shoulder to back occur some pain in shoulder plate on right side

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Avoid computer work. Physiotherapy treatment must. ...  Read More

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