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I had titanium plate surgery for a tibia and fibula fracture 4 months ago but now my leg is swollen and red. My orthopedic surgeon recommended removing the plate. What could be causing this and is removal the only option?

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Dr. Dr Kamran Mohammed

Dr Kamran Mohammed

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Swelling and redness at the site of a titanium plate implant, four months after surgery, can indicate several possibilities, including infection, a reaction to the implant, or a problem with the bone healing process. Removal of the plate might be recommended by your surgeon, but it's not always the only solution; other options could be explored

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