Can Facial Bone Pins Be Removed After an Accident?
Can the bone screws placed in the face be removed? Hello doctor, I was in a car accident recently and had over ten screws placed in my face. However, I can still feel the screws when I touch my skin. I would like to have them removed. Is this possible? Will there be any complicat...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
You must ask the surgeon who performed your surgery, as some bone screws do not need to be removed, while others cannot be removed.[Read More] Can Facial Bone Pins Be Removed After an Accident?
Concerns About Exposed Bone Pins After Finger Fracture Surgery
Exposed bone screw Hello doctor, I have a fracture in my thumb. The attending physician used two bone screws for stabilization, and one of them is protruding outside, possibly due to improper placement during the surgery. The doctor did not reinsert it during my follow-up visit. ...
Dr. Zhan Xian Reply:
If there is no significant movement of the bone screw and the wound does not show redness, swelling, or discharge, you can return for your follow-up appointment as originally scheduled. If you experience any discomfort, please come in for an earlier visit.[Read More] Concerns About Exposed Bone Pins After Finger Fracture Surgery
Post-Surgery Pain and Recovery After Removing Exposed Bone Pins
After the removal of the exposed metal pins? A few days ago, I had the exposed steel pin removed from the area just below my left wrist. Since then, whenever I try to lift anything, I experience significant pain and soreness in the wrist and the area where the pin was removed. I ...
Dr. Zhan Xian Reply:
A physical examination and imaging assessment are required; please visit the orthopedic outpatient clinic![Read More] Post-Surgery Pain and Recovery After Removing Exposed Bone Pins
Understanding the Decision Not to Remove Bone Pins After 3 Years
Self-funded bone screws for open fracture recovery after a car accident; follow-up visit three years later without hardware removal? Hello Dr. Lee, I would like to ask you a question. I am a 31-year-old male with a bone screw located about 2-3 cm above the tibia in my lower leg. ...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
1. Generally, the materials for self-funded bone screws are mostly titanium alloy or stainless steel alloy. 2. If the surgeon recommends not to remove them, it is advisable not to remove them.[Read More] Understanding the Decision Not to Remove Bone Pins After 3 Years
Do Bone Pins Need Surgery for Removal? Understanding the Process
Nail problems Hello doctor, my sister previously had a fracture in her leg and had a metal rod inserted. I would like to ask if surgery is required to remove the rod. If surgery is necessary, will she need to have a cast afterward?
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Removal of metal screws requires surgery but does not necessitate the use of a cast.[Read More] Do Bone Pins Need Surgery for Removal? Understanding the Process
Understanding Post-Surgery Issues with Bone Pins: Normal or Complications?
Postoperative issues with metal screws? I am not entirely sure about the definition of a protruding screw, so I would like to ask. I fractured my scapula at the end of December. After surgery, I recently felt the shape of the screw when touching the area of the incision and stitc...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
It is necessary to compare the front and back X-ray images to accurately determine if the nail is protruding. If the nail is significantly protruding and causing redness and swelling on the skin, it also indicates that it is indeed protruding.[Read More] Understanding Post-Surgery Issues with Bone Pins: Normal or Complications?
Post-Surgery Arm Pain: Causes, Recovery Tips, and Relief Strategies
Hello, I would like to inquire about post-operative arm swelling and pain. Thank you! I have a friend who broke three fingers about ten days ago at work. After surgery to reattach them, he is still hospitalized in Changde, Hunan, China. Now, he is experiencing a problem: his arm ...
Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
In response to your inquiry, it is recommended to consult a plastic surgeon. The following are the answers provided by Dr. Chou Hong-Chang from the Department of Plastic Surgery: 1. The effects of the anesthesia should have worn off by now (since it has been 10 days). The swelli...[Read More] Post-Surgery Arm Pain: Causes, Recovery Tips, and Relief Strategies
What to Do If Your Bone Pins Break: A Guide for Young Patients
What should I do if a nail implanted in my body breaks? This year, I had spinal fusion surgery and had four screws placed. This month, I had an X-ray and found that two of the screws have broken. The doctor said that since two screws are broken, they do not need to be removed. Ho...
Dr. Chen Xingyuan Reply:
Dear User: Whether or not to remove a broken screw depends on whether it causes you significant discomfort or harm. If the broken screw is causing particular discomfort or injury, then removal should certainly be considered. The purpose of the fixation with screws is to provide i...[Read More] What to Do If Your Bone Pins Break: A Guide for Young Patients
Understanding Titanium Bone Pins for Radius Fractures: Long-Term Effects and Recovery
Fracture (right radius) Hello Dr. Lee: I fractured my right radius over a month ago. Initially, the doctor said they would use titanium bone screws to stabilize it. I would like to know if this is truly a good option. Will there be any issues in ten or twenty years? I just had th...
Dr. Li Wenlin Reply:
Hello, please communicate more with your attending physician; they are most familiar with your condition. If you have any questions, just ask them. Wishing you a speedy recovery! Li Wenlin[Read More] Understanding Titanium Bone Pins for Radius Fractures: Long-Term Effects and Recovery
Impact of Retained Bone Pins on Older Adults: What You Need to Know
Does leaving a fracture fixation nail in the body have any effects on health? Hello Dr. Hong, My mother was in a car accident in July of this year, resulting in a fracture of her tibia (with a steel nail implanted that needs to be surgically removed). During her follow-up appoin...
Dr. Hong Ximing Reply:
SAM: After internal fixation with steel nails following a fracture, it is generally best to remove them after one to one and a half years once the fracture has healed. However, if the patient is older or has other considerations, not removing them will not affect health. Moreover...[Read More] Impact of Retained Bone Pins on Older Adults: What You Need to Know
Understanding Ankle Fractures: Recovery, Complications, and Treatment
Fracture of the left ankle and the associated joint fracture? Hello, doctor: I had a car accident on September 26, 2005, which resulted in fractures of both ankles and the connecting areas (near the joints), with 8 steel pins on the outer side and 2 on the inner side. I would lik...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The number of screws needed for a fracture depends on the surgical requirements to achieve stability. After casting, swelling may occur, and joint mobility will be restricted following the fracture. With continued rehabilitation, most patients can recover to a certain extent. Bon...[Read More] Understanding Ankle Fractures: Recovery, Complications, and Treatment
Understanding Health Insurance Coverage for Toe Fracture Treatments
excuse me? Hello Director Shih: I would like to ask about a toe fracture where a steel pin is only inserted from the tip of the toe, without performing surgery at the fracture site. Is this considered one of the items covered under the National Health Insurance for closed reducti...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The surgical method involves closed reduction combined with the use of bone pins, which is a common approach for treating fractures of the fingers or toes. This technique achieves similar results to open reduction, where the skin is incised to visualize the bone for realignment a...[Read More] Understanding Health Insurance Coverage for Toe Fracture Treatments