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Do Screws And Plates In Wrist Cause Elevated Alkaline Phosphate Levels?

i had had an open reduction closed fixation of my right wrist done with titanium plate and screws in Dec 2012 my alkaline phosphatase levels have been elevated since, highest being 147; 3 months ago in Apr 2014 it was 122 which is in normal range. I am diabetic so have labs done every 3-4 months this time in July 2014 it was 131. Could this be caused by the plate and screws in that wrist? I have no other aches or pains. Other blood work is within normal range. My SGOT is in normal range.
Mon, 27 Oct 2014
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Hello,
Thank you for your contact to healthcare magic.
I understand your health concern, if I am your doctor I suggest you that it is because of fracture you have received. It will be cured gradually. Some bone cells produce alkaline phosphatase. As your bone is injured you have high alkaline phosphatase.

I will be happy to answer all your future concern.
Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious disease specialist.
Wish you a best health at health care magic.
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Do Screws And Plates In Wrist Cause Elevated Alkaline Phosphate Levels?

Hello, Thank you for your contact to healthcare magic. I understand your health concern, if I am your doctor I suggest you that it is because of fracture you have received. It will be cured gradually. Some bone cells produce alkaline phosphatase. As your bone is injured you have high alkaline phosphatase. I will be happy to answer all your future concern. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious disease specialist. Wish you a best health at health care magic.