🦴 Metal Plates & Screws: Do They Need to Be Removed?
Not always! Metal plates and screws used after a fracture surgery can often remain in the body permanently once the bone has healed—if they are comfortable and not causing any problems.
🔹 Removal may be considered if there is:
• Persistent pain or irritation
• Prominent or uncomfortable hardware
• Infection around the implant
• Loosening or breakage
• Tendon irritation
• Restricted movement
⚠️ Important: Implant removal is another surgical procedure and is not automatically required after fracture healing. Your orthopedic surgeon should assess the fracture, implant condition, symptoms and X-rays before making a decision.
👨⚕️ Dr. Mohammed Bilal
MBBS, DNB (Orthopedics)
Consultant Orthopedics & Joint Replacement Surgeon
Brain Tower Hospital, Malviya Nagar, Jaipur
📌 Save this post for future reference and share it with someone recovering from fracture surgery.
Not always! Metal plates and screws used after a fracture surgery can often remain in the body permanently once the bone has healed—if they are comfortable and not causing any problems.
🔹 Removal may be considered if there is:
• Persistent pain or irritation
• Prominent or uncomfortable hardware
• Infection around the implant
• Loosening or breakage
• Tendon irritation
• Restricted movement
⚠️ Important: Implant removal is another surgical procedure and is not automatically required after fracture healing. Your orthopedic surgeon should assess the fracture, implant condition, symptoms and X-rays before making a decision.
👨⚕️ Dr. Mohammed Bilal
MBBS, DNB (Orthopedics)
Consultant Orthopedics & Joint Replacement Surgeon
Brain Tower Hospital, Malviya Nagar, Jaipur
📌 Save this post for future reference and share it with someone recovering from fracture surgery.
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