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I m 51 yrs have ostio perosis congenital a plate and several screws in the top of my tibia should i remove the plate i m worried about the bone not healing properly ?

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Osteoporosis: If you have osteoporosis and a fracture that was repaired with a plate, it is usually not necessary to remove the plate unless it starts to cause a problem. The bone heals around the plate, and removing the plate may cause weakening of the bone. Talk to your orthopedist for specific advice regarding your situation.

Answered 12/9/2013

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