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I'm 68 had accidental fall in july. titanium screws used in hip and femur. what problems can i expect?

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Dr. Gregory Harvey answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Titanium: If you do not have an allergy to titanium then you really should not have a problem with the hardware as long as it was placed properly and your fracture has healed in good alignment.

Dr Hadied agreed

Answered 2/24/2020

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A member asked:

I'm 68 had accidental fall in july. titanium screws used in hip and femur. what problems can i expect?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gregory Harvey answered

Dr Hadied agreed

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