Orthopedic Hardware Removal: Plan the Exit Before You Turn the Screw
What is orthopedic hardware removal, and when does it make sense? Orthopedic hardware removal is surgery to take out plates, screws, nails or other devices used to hold bone in place. A healed fracture does not, by itself, make removal the next step. The reason must be clear. Pain linked to a prominent implant, infection, […]
