Do Metal Plates and Screws Need to Be Removed from the Bone After a Fracture Has Healed?

When you’ve undergone surgery to repair a fracture, metal plates, screws, or rods may have been used to help stabilize and support the bone while it heals. Once the bone is healed, most patients wonder whether the hardware needs to be removed. In many cases, it’s safe to leave the metal in the body unless […]

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