Metal plate, Orthopedics FAQ

Concerns About Long-Term Effects of Bone Plates and Screws After Fracture

What are the issues related to a left humeral fracture with intramedullary nailing? On March 13 of this year, I was involved in a car accident that resulted in an open fracture of my left humerus. Last week, I consulted with my doctor regarding the need to remove the metal screws...

Dr. Chen Xingyuan Reply:
Dear Readers, In principle, temporary fixation devices such as steel plates and screws implanted in the body should be removed as soon as possible after the fracture has healed. While it is possible to leave these fixation devices in place, there are several considerations: 1. ...

Should You Remove Metal Plates After Bone Surgery? Risks and Recovery Explained

Will there be any sequelae after the removal of the metal plate? Hello, Dr. Chen! I had surgery for a right humeral fracture (with plates and screws) nearly two years ago. I've been considering whether I should have the hardware removed, but I'm concerned about potentia...

Understanding ACL Tear Recovery: Common Concerns and Rehabilitation Tips

Anterior cruciate ligament tear with associated fracture? Hello Doctor: At the end of January this year, I suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament and a fracture in my right knee due to a car accident. I had a metal plate inserted, and the doctor advised me to keep it immobili...

Dr. Li Wenlin Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, rehabilitation therapy is necessary after an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear with associated fracture surgery. The fact that you can walk without crutches indicates that your function has mostly recovered. However, since you still cannot...

Understanding Coccyx Pain: Causes and Treatment Options for Relief

The tip of the coccyx often feels a bit sore? Hello, I am currently 32 years old and often experience slight soreness at the coccygeal tip (the last segment near the anus), and prolonged sitting tends to cause lower back pain. Due to my job, I need to sit for long periods in the ...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Coccyx tilting inward does not necessarily cause pain symptoms; it typically leads to pain due to localized tissue inflammation or conditions such as fractures or bruises. Prolonged driving, sitting for long periods in an office, or cycling can contribute to this situation. Weste...

Post-Fracture Recovery: Managing Pain and Mobility After Surgery

Post-fracture surgery Dear Dr. Lee, I was involved in a car accident four months ago, resulting in a fracture of the mandible, a fracture of the right ankle, and an open fracture of the right tibia. Currently, the healing of the fractures has reached 95%. However, I experience p...

Dr. Li Wenlin Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, recovery after the removal of the metal plate is generally quick. Typically, during the first week, you will need to rely on crutches, but you can still walk normally. By the second week, you should be able to walk without crutches, although y...

Essential Knee Care Tips for Long-Term Joint Health

Knee care A friend of mine had a car accident that resulted in him having a metal plate in his knee. People say that it's important to take care of it when you're young, or else there will be a lot of complications when you get older! I would like to ask what precaution...

Dr. Zhang Shengben Reply:
1. Control your weight. 2. Avoid excessive exercises (such as squatting, kneeling, or jumping) that place undue stress on the knee joints; walking and swimming are more suitable forms of exercise. 3. If engaging in more intense physical activities, be sure to warm up and wear kne...

Understanding Ankle Fractures: Risks of Leaving Hardware In and Recovery Tips

Fracture Hello Dr. Lee: I fractured my ankle three months ago and had surgery to place a fixation plate. If I choose not to have the plate removed, will there be any long-term complications? Can I engage in more intense physical activities? Will the plate loosen if it remains in ...

Dr. Li Wenlin Reply:
Hello: In response to your questions... 1. Since the metal plate is a foreign object, if there are no absolute contraindications for further surgery, it is best to remove the plate if the postoperative fracture has healed well. Current literature does not indicate that prolonged ...

Post-Fracture Surgery: Is Swelling and Discomfort Normal?

Is it normal after fracture surgery? Hello Dr. Shi: I would like to ask you a question. I fell and fractured my left wrist on November 18, underwent surgery to have a metal plate inserted, and had my cast removed on December 18. Since the cast was removed, my entire left hand, in...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
You may have a fracture near the wrist, which typically heals in about six to eight weeks after surgery. It is common to experience swelling after the cast is removed, but this will improve with rehabilitation. It is important to intentionally move the joints near the fracture ev...

What is Bone Cement? Uses, Pros and Cons, and Side Effects Explained

What is bone cement? What are its uses, advantages, and disadvantages? Are there any side effects? Recently, a friend of mine suffered a fracture while exercising. After an X-ray examination at the hospital, the doctor stated it was a pathological fracture that requires surgery, ...

Dr. Li Wenlin Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, the composition of bone cement is PMMA (Polymethylmethacrylate), which is a polymer of methyl methacrylate. It is used for the adhesion of artificial joints to bone and was initially applied in dentistry before being utilized in orthopedics in...

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