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AO Plate removal advice
by mill906, Sep 06, 2009 08:37PM
I have an AO plate on my left radial and another AO plate on my right humerus as a result of a car accident last year. I am 35 yo and the plates are currently not irritaing me, however I am thinking of the future and want to have them removed. I would like some advice regarding the likelyhood of the AO plates causing problems in the future if I do not have them removed, and any risks involved in surgery to remove these plates which have been in for almost 2 years now. Mill.
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Implant removal on the forearm is very controversial. X-ray on the present date is required. Closed inspections of the X-rays should be done to see for any radiolucency. Especially at the radius if there is any radiolucency then this is clear contraindication for the AO plate removal.
If the healing is perfect, no complications and as you have already passed 2 years you can go for removal. Take a second opinion near your orthopedic surgeon and plan accordingly.
Take care!