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Pins and screws

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e51145
e51145

I'm at 9 wks post op. I'm two weeks with partial weight bearing in the boot. But now I'm wondering will they take the pins and screws out? I really don't want to keep mine in. I have 6 screws,and one pin. Do they CV one out?

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  • count1234
    count1234 e51145

    Posted

    I have two plates, 6 screws, and a suture after I broke my ankle, and I was told I’m keeping all of it in. 
  • hope4cure
    hope4cure e51145

    Posted

    It all stays in holding bone in place. Once bone has grown and secured these damaged area of the ankle. One clip in my foot makes a clicking sound and surgeon said it will get better with time and the noise is from scar tissue.
  • samantha08977
    samantha08977 e51145

    Posted

    I've been told I'll have my two pins taken out in about 4 months I'm week 4 post op I had a plate, five screws and two pins. 

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