I had ACL reconstruction with a hamstring autograft where they used a bioabsorbable screw on the tibial side and an endobutton on the femoral side I read that endobuttons are made of titanium and some studies say titanium might weaken the immune system or even cause cancer Is it possible to remove the endobutton later and is it really safe to keep it in long-term

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I had a major humerus fracture and got a plate put in almost two years back. Now I'm having pain when I move my arm too much at work and can't lift my left hand above my shoulder. What can I do to help it heal better and when would be the right time to get the plate removed?

You can get the plate removed now. Start physiotherapy exercises to relieve stiffness.

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my mom broke her tibia 3 years ago and had surgery but the rod wasn't removed due to some issues - could leaving it in for this long cause any problems

ortho opinion is advised to the patient.

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My mom had surgery 5 months ago and just started weight bearing as the doctor advised. Her recent x-ray shows one of the screws has moved slightly but the doctor said it shouldn't be an issue and told her to keep walking. Now she's feeling pain when she walks even though she hasn't really started walking properly yet. Is this normal?

Mild screw movement post-surgery is common but pain on walking suggests possible irritation‚Äîlimit weight bearing and recheck X-ray or get second opinion.

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