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If one dr says i am too fused to remove the second screw and bar from my tibia, is that it? or can someone else? it causes constant pain. (3y old)

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Dr. Alvin Stein answered

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Maybe: Without seeing the xray and evaluation the problem the first sugeon has had it is not possible to give any deginitive answer get another consultation . You pain may be xoming from somthing totally different. Buried pins usually ar not painful.

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

If one dr says i am too fused to remove the second screw and bar from my tibia, is that it? or can someone else? it causes constant pain. (3y old)

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alvin Stein answered

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