The Role of Implant Removal in Orthopedic Trauma.

Orthop Clin North Am

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Tennessee-Campbell Clinic, Regional One Health, Memphis, TN, USA.

Published: January 2018

Although implant removal is common after orthopedic trauma, indications for removal remain controversial. There are few data in the literature to allow evidence-based decision-making. The risk of complications from implant removal must be weighed against the possible benefits and the likelihood of improving the patient's symptoms.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ocl.2017.08.014DOI Listing

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