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Should I Get The Screw In Foot Of Bone Fusion Removed If It Is Causing Problem?

I HAVE A QUESTION.I HAD BONE FUSIONS DONE IN OCTOBER 2011 IN MY FOOT DUE TO OSTEOARTHRITIS.THE DOCTOR PUT IN 2 PLATES AND 6 SCREWS. NOW I HAVE BEEN WALKING ON THE OUTER ASPECT OF MY FOOT.THE XRAYS AND CTS SHOW THAT THE FUSION SIGHTS ARE SOLID.SHE THINKS THAT THERE IS A SCREW THAT IS TO LONG THAT WOULD BE CAUSING PROBLEMS.WANTS TO GO BACK IN TO REMOVE THE SCREW AND REPLACE IT WITH A SMALLER ONE.DO I GO AHEAD AND HAVE THIS DONE OR GET A SECOND OPINION FIRST.
Thu, 9 Oct 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case history.

You will need X ray of foot with ankle.
There is possibility of impingement of implant along soft tissue
As bone union is complete and implant is producing pain you can remove implant consulting your doctor
Clinical examination is important to know site of pain.
You can also send x ray photo on my profile.
Till time take medication like analgesic and apply crepe bandage. Do ice fomentation.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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Should I Get The Screw In Foot Of Bone Fusion Removed If It Is Causing Problem?

Hello, I have studied your case history. You will need X ray of foot with ankle. There is possibility of impingement of implant along soft tissue As bone union is complete and implant is producing pain you can remove implant consulting your doctor Clinical examination is important to know site of pain. You can also send x ray photo on my profile. Till time take medication like analgesic and apply crepe bandage. Do ice fomentation. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.