• J R Coll Surg Edinb · Apr 1993

    Removal of metal implants after fracture surgery--indications and complications.

    • R M Brown, E F Wheelwright, and J Chalmers.
    • Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, UK.
    • J R Coll Surg Edinb. 1993 Apr 1;38(2):96-100.

    AbstractIn a study of 297 internal fixation operations for fractures or joint injuries performed during 1982, a second operation for implant removal was undertaken in 42% of cases. Significant complications occurred following the second procedure in 19%. Implants which were retained did not give rise to appreciable problems. It is suggested that implants should only be removed when there are clear clinical indications for doing so.

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