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Removal of metal implants after fracture surgery--indications and complications
R M Brown1, E F Wheelwright, J Chalmers
1Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, UK.
Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
|April 1, 1993
Abstract:
In a study of 297 internal fixation operations for fractures or joint injuries performed during 1982, a second operation for implant removal was undertaken in 42% of cases. Significant complications occurred following the second procedure in 19%. Implants which were retained did not give rise to appreciable problems. It is suggested that implants should only be removed when there are clear clinical indications for doing so.