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Pain in my knee
I have a metal rod in my right leg thigh .it's been operated around 10-12 years back. I just want to know can I remove this rod now.
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Get an xray done
Consult an orthopaedic
If he says yes u can get it removed now
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Quadriceps Exercises- Lie straight, make a towel role and put it under the knee, press the keen against the role, hold it for 20 secs. Repeat 20 times twice a day. This will help relieve some pain.
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Hi.., u can remove the rod. Consult an orthopedic surgeon for the same..
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Mr. Abhijeet Devadiga (PT)
Physiotherapist
17 yrs exp
Thane
Usually it's better to remove an implant between 1-2 yrs post surgery...later d rod becomes difficult to remove . Get an x-ray done and visit an orthopedic surgeon
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Dr. Vishal Kodgirkar
Orthopedist
10 yrs exp
Palghar
If the fracture is United Metal Implant can be removed one year after the surgery only.
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Post your latest X ray of the Operated Limb.
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