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Removal of screws and rod in leg bone
I met with an accident two years ago and got my leg fractured just above ankle nd got operated with two screws screwed and a wire like thing between them , now my leg has completely healed nd i have no problems as such in running or doing any activities. What i want to ask should i get the screws and that wire like thing removed though i dont have any problems because of it and if i get it removed how long will it take to heal nd would bed rest be required?
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Kindly confirm & reaffirm that the fracture has united before you get the implants removed.
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Bcoz of your young age it is better to get it removed ( my personnel opinion) since I have experienced difficulties in atleast 2 patients in England to carry out another procedure at same level bcoz you look like an athlete. Yes you need 6 weeks for this screw holes to be filled up with bone before you can slowly start your activities.
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Yes any hardware can be removed. Need to be careful at least 4weeks post op ... for the bone to fill up the screw hole
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Dr. Kiran Reddy Chennuri
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Hyderabad
Please send me the x rays for review.
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