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Titanium Metal implant removal
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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For Distal radius fracture you can remove it after 6 months also, as it's a cancellous bone which heals faster than cortical bone.
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get x-ray done at 6 months and take opinion
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at present concentrate on movements of wrist and grip strengthning exercises of hand
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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
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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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