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Hardware removal after tibial plateau fracture (tpf)

Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Sep 24 10:01pm | Replies (102)
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@cockatoolady

Hello Jennifer, sorry l was originally getting 2 screws out but the
surgeon has decided the plate really needs to come out now so when they do
that he'll remove all the screws (10). The wound is still the issue so
until they can clear it up l will not be having any surgery done. I have
another plate as well with 4 screws but that one can never come out. It's
an on going saga with me and the wound and l am so over it. Thanks for
answering.

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Jennifer, Volunteer Mentor | @jenniferhunter | Sep 21 1:17pm

@cockatoolady Have you seen a wound specialist? They can work with you on repeated visits and commonly do this at nursing homes for elderly patients. I'm wondering if something like electrical stimulation with a TENS unit could increase circulation to help in wound healing?

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