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How Safe Is Using Steel Plates For Distal Humerous Fracture?
Hi, I am havign distal humerous fracture in my upper extremity of left hand. Consulted a doctor and he recommended surgery using Steel Plates and it wouldnt be removed means it will remain with me forever. my radical nerve is not damaged. I am concerned using steel plates in the procedure. I heard it is more prone to infestion and cause issues in MRI scans. But doctor is insisting surgery using Steel plates as doctor said it will provide more support to the broken bone. Please advise. I can send Xrays if you want.
Thu, 7 Apr 2016
hi,
as you mentioned the history it has to be understood first the extent of injury and the need of the steel plates. may be the injury needs to get treated with the steel plate. also, may be surgeon is planning to remove it in a year or so. You should discuss the same with another surgeon and take opinion on same. Also as I mentioned the surgery is planned only on the extent of the injury to the bone.
with the grace of God I wish you a good health
as you mentioned the history it has to be understood first the extent of injury and the need of the steel plates. may be the injury needs to get treated with the steel plate. also, may be surgeon is planning to remove it in a year or so. You should discuss the same with another surgeon and take opinion on same. Also as I mentioned the surgery is planned only on the extent of the injury to the bone.
with the grace of God I wish you a good health
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