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I had surgery to insert plate & 6 screws (1 to be removed) after broken tibia, torn lgmnts & cartldg. should i worry about foreign objects in my body?
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No: Screws and plates are commonly used for these types of surgery.
Answered 3/26/2013
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No: If they do not bother you, they do not need to be removed. Call your surgeon.
Answered 3/29/2014
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