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A member asked:
Can i get bolts and screws taken out of my ankle and if so is it safe to do it? please help
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Yes if it healed: Remove screws will leave holes in bone it take up to 2 month to fill, i usually place patient non weight bearing till i see xray the holes is filled.
Answered 1/5/2019
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