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How Can A Fractured And Dislocated Elbow Be Treated While Having A Previously Placed Metal Plate?
Hi, my mum who has parkinsons broke her left arm last year and they put in a metal plate to repair it, she fell lately and xray shows fracture and dislocated elbow, can the metal plate be affected by parkinsons or could you use a different material besides metal?
Sat, 22 Apr 2023
Hello,
It is safe to use metal plates in fractures in Parkinson's patients. There is no interaction with the disease.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
It is safe to use metal plates in fractures in Parkinson's patients. There is no interaction with the disease.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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