Metallic Implant Removal
Why Should I Remove My Metallic Implant?
Metallic implant removal includes the extraction of screws, pins, or plates.
Leading manufacturer Synthes® states that metallic implants can loosen, fracture, corrode, migrate, cause pain, or stress shield bone even after a fracture has healed, particularly in young, active patients.
While the surgeon must make the final decision on the implant removal, we recommend that whenever possible and practical for the individual patient, fixation devises should be removed once their services as an aid to healing is accomplished.
What are the benefits?
The procedure may:
- reduce swelling
- reduce pain coming from the head of the screw rubbing on soft tissue
This website provides general educational information and reflects Dr. Moy's clinical experience and professional opinions. It is not a substitute for an individual medical examination, diagnosis, treatment plan, or emergency care.
Every patient's anatomy, health, bone quality, procedure, healing response, and recovery are different. Recovery milestones and outcomes described on this website are typical or reported experiences and are not guarantees.
Patients should follow their own written postoperative instructions and contact the office promptly with unusual symptoms. Sudden chest pain, difficulty breathing, fainting, or another emergency requires immediate emergency medical care.