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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?
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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
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How Can A Fractured And Dislocated Elbow Be Treated While Having A Previously Placed Metal Plate?

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