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I viewed my x-ray after surgery on my arm and suspect that the surgeon left a screw or something in the area outside of my fracture. what should i do?
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Ask your surgeon: Its unlikely that a screw was left outside the fracture area, but its best to have your surgeon go over your x-ray with you and discuss it in detail.
Answered 9/2/2012
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