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Fib tib break - 4 months since intermedullary rod and screws inserted. how easy to just remove screws above ankle? think is affecting nerve endings.
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See your orthopedist: Removal of appliances placed for bone fractures are performed frequently and are not as involved as inserting them. Timing of removal is key, and your orthopedist will know when.
Answered 9/21/2019
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See: Your surgeon but screw removal is quite common and easy. Have nerve conduction study to see if its causing nerve irritation.
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