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Dad got plates in broken leg's bone.now has infection.leg turns red and has pus.doc says when bone'll join he'd remove the plates.is it safe to wait?
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Yes: This will require control of the infection to allow healing of the unstable fracture, followed by removal of hardware and any devitalized bone, and then retreatment after the metallic devices are out. Long but necessary process. Hopefully your Dad is being seen by an infectious diseases expert along with the orthopedist.
Answered 12/28/2014
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