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Leg rod removal
My friend admitted in hospital where he want to remove rod from his leg after 10-12 years. Now doctors are saying it will not get removed because screws are so tight and if will do forcefully to unscrew it done can be damage... please suggest??
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If you really want to have a go please do it. Buy you should be ready for part of the implant staying in or implant or bone fractures while surgery
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Question is does he have any trouble because of the implant?
If yes then get it removed. That said, it's never straightforward to remove an implant even more one that has been inside for more than 10years!
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After so many years, it is not advisable to remove the implant, unless there is a medical reason like repeat fracture or infection or broken inolant
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Dr. Amit Aggarwal
Orthopedist
15 yrs exp
Jaipur
Yes your doctor is right.... It is very tough to remove old implants...
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