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My mother has Bimalleolar fracture 2 years ago. Internal fixation has been done then. Now my question is that whether those plate and screw has to remove or not necessary to remove? Joint is now well set.
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Yes it should be removed if the fracture has healed.
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Not necessary to remove.
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Yes has to remove it.
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Defenitely after ruling out clinically and Diagnostically Confirmed and no risk found your doctor can decide it
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