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Dhs screws removal
I had met with accident and had gone surgery in March 25 2018 with hip dhs screws.i want to go for removal of it and when can I go for removal and what are the complications in removal of it.how long will it take to get recover after removal.
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Plz post the x-rays and you will be adviced properly. However your fracture must have been healed by now at your age group. Get the screws and the plate removal as well as soon as possible since you are already 15 months . The longer you wait the success of the operation diminishes due to bone overgrowth on the plate . You need atleast 8 to 12 weeks post op light duties but can walk with support like crutch for initial 4 to 6 weeks
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Wait at least 18 months. Remove it if your doctor suggest after looking at your fresh X-ray's.
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Dr. Mohit Garg
Joint Replacement Surgeon
6 yrs exp
Bathinda
Get fresh x-ray
If everything ok and fracture has healed completely then you can think of removal
Approx time for recovery from surgery is 4-6 weeks
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Dr. Kiran Reddy Chennuri
Orthopedist
19 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Implant removal can be done one and a half to two years post surgery if the fracture has completely healed without any complications. The usual complications for any surgery apply to this as well, but the rate of complications is quite low.
Time for recovery depends on the implant removed and how many holes it has left behind and where. It can approximately be one month
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