Hardware removal after tibial plateau fracture (tpf)

Posted by rileydog @rileydog, Oct 6, 2017

I am looking for others that have had experience with hardware removal after a tibial plateau fracture. I had my surgery in March of 2016 and am still experiencing discomfort from the hardware (plate and six screws) and am considering having mine removed. Would love to hear of your experience.

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cockatoolady | @cockatoolady | Sep 24 9:53pm

In reply to @jenniferhunter "@cockatoolady I hope you'll keep me posted on what your doctors decide. I'm sure this must..." + (show)

Absolutely. I now have an appointment to see surgeon Friday. They will assess the wound and if they think it's safe enough they have me booked in today week. I still don't think it will be that improved for surgery but we will see l guess. I'll keep you posted.

cockatoolady | @cockatoolady | Sep 24 10:01pm

Absolutely. They have now got me booked in to see surgeon on Friday to review wound. If they think it's safe they will remove my large plate and 10 screws on Wednesday week (Oct 2rd) l personally don't think the wound is going to be safe enough tho it is starting to look better with the steroid treatment. I think l need a few more weeks to really let it settle. Just have to wait and see Friday. I'll keep you posted.