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What Kind Of Doctor Do I See For An Incesion That Broke After A Bypass Surgery?

i had a triple bypass several years ago a few months later the incesion broke open had to go back in and put in 2 plate and 4 screws this lasted several months and was loose again was told i would have to live with it waht i need to know is what kind of dr do i need to see to see if any thing can be done as the ribs where the plates are moving and are very painful would i see a bone dr.
Mon, 17 Feb 2014
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Hello,

Thank you for the query.

You need to see an orthopedic surgeon.Doctor will fix the plates and ribs.

Regards.
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What Kind Of Doctor Do I See For An Incesion That Broke After A Bypass Surgery?

Hello, Thank you for the query. You need to see an orthopedic surgeon.Doctor will fix the plates and ribs. Regards.