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Removal of implants
I was diagnosed with supracondylar comminuted fracture to my right humerus 5 years ago. There are 2 plates and 9 screws in my right arm. I had visited doctor 2 years ago and he suggested me to have the implants removed. I'm planning to remove then now. Can i please get a suggestion?
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Usually keeping implants is not a problem specially if they are good quality. But removing becomes tough with Time so it would be ideal to remove after 18 to 24 months when consolidation is good and chances of refractory are less and chances of successful removal are good. So kindly consult with your x rays and other details.
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Do you had any problem because of implant?
If no ,then no need to remove it even more no in this COVID pandemic.
Avoid avoidable surgeries in this period.
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If no complaints . No need to remove it.
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I would recommend to take an online opinion to know about symptoms and to suggest if its actually needed.
Consult directly with me, your orthopaedic doctor, through Practo for detail history, discussion and treatment plan. Here we can chat or can also do audio or video consultation for detailed management. Take appointment for thorough prescription and consultation. Use following link to do online consultation: https://www.practo.com/mumbai/doctor/chintan-doshi-orthopedist/consult
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Consult directly with me, your orthopaedic doctor, through Practo for detail history, discussion and treatment plan. Here we can chat or can also do audio or video consultation for detailed management. Take appointment for thorough prescription and consultation. Use following link to do online consultation: https://www.practo.com/mumbai/doctor/chintan-doshi-orthopedist/consult
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Kindly post your x rays
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Not required if your elbow movements are full and pain-free.
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Dr. Sandeep Saraf Agarwal
Orthopedist
14 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
U NEED TO CONSULT WITH ME DIRECTLY THROUGH PRACTO
DR SANDEEP SARAF AGARWAL
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Kindly ask to take APPOINTMENT through the following link https://www.practo.com/visakhapatnam/doctor/sandeep-saraf-agarwal-orthopedist?cache_refresh=true
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Dr. Ashish Shahare
Orthopedic surgeon
11 yrs exp
Pune
No need to do implant removal in lockdown period if asymptomatic and good ROM.stay at home
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