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Stainless steel (316) implant in tibia
I have been operated 15 years ago with a steel implant in my tibia..5 years ago I had a fever and swelling after medication it was ok..I am concerned about the nickel content and corrosion in my body which may affect me later on. Also spoke to my doctor who said the chances are 50 / 50 to remove it..I would like to get it out of my system and also would like to know if there have been people with these implants for many years..can I take a test to check toxicity of this metal in my body?
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The point is that an implant needs to be removed after about 18 months to 2 years. 15 year old implant will be a real challenge for any orthopaedic surgeon.
Mind u, your implant will not give u any symptoms like what u are referring to. Any symptoms like these can still occur in future and are atrictly not related to the implant.
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