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I have a pin and screw in my foot from having a surgery and they are over lapin. would i need to contact my surgergin for another possible surgery?

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

It depends: It depends. You should consult with your physician. How do you know that your pins and screws are overlapping. On x-ray sometime it appears to be that pins are overlapping when they are not. Are you having any symptoms like pain or swelling? Check with your surgeon for advice.V.

Answered 9/12/2013

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No: You should consult your surgeon. A set of x-rays is probably in order. You only need surgery if this causes you pain or discomfort.

Answered 8/17/2016

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Overlapping hardware: As another physician wrote - how do you know they are overlapping ? On x ray hardware can have that appearance and it is normal. If there is pain then there is a reason for removal. See your surgeon for assistance. Good luck.

Answered 9/12/2013

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