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Hardware removal after tibial plateau fracture (tpf)
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: 19 hours ago | Replies (86)Comment receiving replies
@bluroze hello and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Thank you for joining the discussion and sharing your story about your recent hardware removal. I can't imagine how happy you must be to see and feel signs of a successful surgery. Please do come back and give updates as you recover!
Can I ask if you had hesitations going into the surgery and why you decided on it ultimately?
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Yes I had a lot of hesatation regarding the removal of the hardware. I played the what if game. What made it worse is that I am a registered nurse. I got a second opinion and spoke at length with my PT about the next step. My anxiety got so bad I started having BP issues though I had read many medical articles about this I wanted it and knew in my heart it was the next step to healing and getting the TKR. I know not everyone needs their knee replaced but for me I have no choice but to re place it. I want my life back and my mobility!!!