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Plate removal
Dear Doctor,
Plate has been fixed in my right hip femur and spinal before 17 years due to an accident. Now I am getting pain on my femur and spinal. Will it be advisable to remove plates? Will it lead to any other problems? If done, how long will it take to do the regular activities. Please advise.
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You can get them removed especially if they are of steel.
Normal activities can be resumed after 1 week.
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If it is causing pain you can take it out. It is open surgery. Risk are minimal. You can resume normal activities with in one to two weeks. Sports after 6 weeks.
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