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How To Treat Broken Screws In Legs As A Result Of Surgery For Fractured Tibia?

what makes screws break in leg, had a surgery regarding right leg broke tibia,filba, fractured shin bone. surgeon put 17 screws in 3 plates, have 8 screws broke away from plate, plate is pushing against the nerves and muscles causing severe pain, but surgeon wants to leave it that way,what should I do. plus I catch infections very easy..
posted on Fri, 31 Jul 2015
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Hello,

* As per my clinical experience, the broken screw may be related to faulty surgical technique malalignment of plate and screw, weak bone support underlying, repeated infection, uncontrolled diabetes, use of corticosteroids hampering bone recovery malnutrition, lack of calcium, vitamin D 3, severe active smoking, use of illicit drugs affecting the recovery phase.

* Treatment should be plate and screw removal at first instance followed by repeat procedure if CT scan demands the same.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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How To Treat Broken Screws In Legs As A Result Of Surgery For Fractured Tibia?

Hello, * As per my clinical experience, the broken screw may be related to faulty surgical technique malalignment of plate and screw, weak bone support underlying, repeated infection, uncontrolled diabetes, use of corticosteroids hampering bone recovery malnutrition, lack of calcium, vitamin D 3, severe active smoking, use of illicit drugs affecting the recovery phase. * Treatment should be plate and screw removal at first instance followed by repeat procedure if CT scan demands the same. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel