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What Are The Effects Of Removing Screws From Fracture Site?
2 years ago I had a car accident which resulted in a open fracture of my left tib/fib. The tibia was plated from the ankle bone up to mid shin. There appear to be 4 screws. The top screw in the shin (or the top of the plate?) has begun hurting with almost every step. At times it feels like shin splints while other steps the pain is sharp. Can this cause further bone damage? What are the expected results from removal of the screw or all hardware? Recovery?
Mon, 5 May 2014
Hi and welcome to HCM. Thanks for the query.
Screws and other ostosynthesis materials are routinely removed after there is no purpose for it in our bones. it means that bone has healed and these materials dont cause stability anymore. for prevention of possible infection,it is recommend taht it is removed 6m-2 years after surgery. it wont cause any bad effect on bone healing or pain.
Wish you good health. Regards
Screws and other ostosynthesis materials are routinely removed after there is no purpose for it in our bones. it means that bone has healed and these materials dont cause stability anymore. for prevention of possible infection,it is recommend taht it is removed 6m-2 years after surgery. it wont cause any bad effect on bone healing or pain.
Wish you good health. Regards
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