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I started to have swelling and pain around my wrist plate and screws. i have had the implant for about 4 years. what could cause this?

Q: i started to have swelling and pain around my wrist plate and screws. i have had the implant for about 4 years. what could cause this?

: Have your orthopedic hand specialist obtain updated X-rays to assess the integrity of the instrumentation.

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Have your orthopedic hand specialist obtain updated X-rays to assess the integrity of the instrumentation.

Answered 8/1/2023

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A member asked:

I started to have swelling and pain around my wrist plate and screws. i have had the implant for about 4 years. what could cause this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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