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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- Consult your doctor for better opinion
- Wait for 1 year , get x rays form time to time
- implant removal is a more cumbersome surgery so if no issues keep it there
- holes will heal 6 weeks
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 months
Hope it helped
Thank you
Regards
Dr.Praveen
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