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Can ankle diastasis screw break?
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Not very: A diastasis screw is a solid screw not easily broken.
Answered 7/12/2013
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Hardware Failure: Yes - all hardware can fail if subjected to the right amount of forces. This generally happens if there is motion placed across the hardware site.
Answered 12/16/2015
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