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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?
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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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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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