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Have orthopedic screw/wires in elbow for 10+ years. x-ray shows it is ok but sometimes it hurts & pops when i extend my elbow.
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As a rule of thumb , If hardware hurts or bothers you, the recommendation is to remove it. If the hardware doesn’t cause any problems then we leave it in place.
Answered 9/30/2021
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