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A member asked:
Can surgical screws come loose? i have a screw in my big toe from a surgery to fix my dislocated big toe and bunion. i feel pain and grating lately.
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YES: THEY COULD BECOME LOOSE. IF YOU FEEL PAIN YOU SHOULD SEE YOUR SURGEON ASAP. GET IT REMOVED OR REPLACED IF NEEDED.
Answered 3/1/2019
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YES: Yes, fixation can loosen. Get an xray from your surgeon.
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