A plate is a kind of internal fixation fastened to the bone by screws. Surgical-grade stainless steel or titanium is used to make plates. After therapy, plates can either be removed surgically or left in place. The purpose of plate fixation is to provide mechanical limb stability and restore anatomy, resulting in uncomplicated fracture healing.
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Is splinting the best treatment option for my ankle injury?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 48-year-old male. I had an X-ray of my right ankle. The technique used was three view exam. The findings are as follows: Spiral fracture of the distal fibula. This is anatomic in alignment. Cortical avulsion of the medial malleolar process. The cortex of the malleolus at the deltoid... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I believe that surgery for plating of the fibula would have been an option I would seriously consider (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You can still consider this option if another check x-ray shows that the talus is displaced when in a dorsiflexed posi... Read Full »
Swelling around the plated left hand. Should I be concerned?
Query: Hi doctor, Four to five months ago I had surgery on my ulna and radius of my left hand which broke while playing. One plate got screwed in both bones. All was good but two days ago the place where the plate is screwed swelled. Is it normal or should I consult my doctor? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. As per your complaints and the attached image (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), it seems that the particular area is swollen and red. I think you might be feeling some warmth over the affected a... Read Full »
I had surgery for a pilon fracture, and plates were inserted. How to fasten bone healing?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a pilon fracture type 3. I had surgery, and two plates were inserted. It has been nine weeks, but the bone has not healed yet. What can I do to heal the bone faster? Is there any therapy and medication, or supplements that I can take? Please advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. Fracture healing is a natural process, and every organ has unique healing times. Just like a skin cut where you can bring the skin edges together and keep them there by applying stitches but cannot make a wou... Read Full »
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