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What Does Removal Of Plate And Screws From Arm Injury Involve?
Question: Hello. I am considering the removal of a plate and many screws from my left arm. What is the surgery like and what does recovery entail? (Cast, sling, etc?
Brief Answer:
No need of cast or sling.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The removal of plate and screws involves small incisions at the site of screws. This can be done under regional anaesthesia. After the surgery small stitches are put at the site of incision. Any cast or sling is not required as the plate is removed after the bone has healed well.
The stitches usually heal in a week.
I hope this answers your query.
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No need of cast or sling.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The removal of plate and screws involves small incisions at the site of screws. This can be done under regional anaesthesia. After the surgery small stitches are put at the site of incision. Any cast or sling is not required as the plate is removed after the bone has healed well.
The stitches usually heal in a week.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you for the information. I am assuming I'll have to limit exercise or any sport like activity until the holes left in the bone heal? Should I not be using the arm after for some time?
Brief Answer:
Avoid strenuous exercise for 4 weeks.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
The holes left in the bone usually heal in 3-4 weeks. You can avoid any strenuous exercises till then. Do continue your daily routine activities.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Avoid strenuous exercise for 4 weeks.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
The holes left in the bone usually heal in 3-4 weeks. You can avoid any strenuous exercises till then. Do continue your daily routine activities.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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