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2009 09 05 nbsp 0183 32 I had 2 titanium rods put in for a L2 amp L4 fractures from a car accident After 1 year I heard a loud explosion in my back amp had numerous X Rays before I found out I
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2020 04 25 nbsp 0183 32 Two negative points of titanium implant are It can result in allergic symptoms though the researchers think that patients are not allergic to the titanium but are allergic to the impurities in titanium which include nickel chromium as well as cadmium
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2017 11 22 nbsp 0183 32 A femur fracture is a crack break or crush injury to the thigh Smaller simpler fractures of the femur do not typically require surgery However others that completely break the cause the to be crushed or displaced need immediate surgery Symptoms of a femur fracture A fracture in the thigh can bring about the following symptoms Inability to stand
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Pain in femur with titanium rod bionicmomof2 I would appreciate any thoughts or feedback I was involved in a near fatal automobile accident on 12 31 02 As a result I required nearly 10 hours of surgery to repair two badly broken legs and L forearm During my recovery my L femur was the most painful of my broken bones
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Suggest treatment for severe pain in femur with titanium rod MD I broke my femur when I was 16 and had a titanium rod and 4 screws put in Now 8 years later I am in so much pain and its at any random step feels like a pinching stabbing sensation like my leg is about to give out and it View answer
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2016 05 18 nbsp 0183 32 I have a titanium rod and a couple of screws in my femur I have no troubles with exercising lifting heavy weight jumping running but I want to now whether just having all that hardware would automatically disqualify me in the medical test Or is my situation waiverable if I can get a certificate from my doc saying I can do the things mentioned above without injuring
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Another potential problem with titanium plates is the debris that occurs Tiny flakes of this metal chip off and enter the bloodstream nearby soft tissues and or joint Both titanium and stainless steel have been found in all these anatomical areas of the human body titanium slightly more often and in greater amounts than stainless steel Metal debris is more likely to develop when
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I have also seen referrals to studies that suggest that particulate tiny particles titanium may cause health problems either at the site overlying the implant or in more distant organs such as lungs and lymph nodes particularly after some time of frictional wear The only actual study I have come across that attempted to prove this was carried out on sheep poor things and reported
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2017 06 03 nbsp 0183 32 Because of the location within the femur and the angle at which the plates and screws have to be placed these fractures are at risk for failing particularly with open fractures When screws and plates fail there could also be product liability issues to address It is important for patients to know what type of femur fracture they have so that they can be prepared for
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Rehabilitation of a Broken Femur Congratulations You have just broken your femur They have inserted a titanium rod and released you from the hospital You have a whole vague collection of rehab instructions How do you keep track of them all Here is my list of what I went through and why Pay attention to the whys They will help remind you of the importantance of
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2021 11 19 nbsp 0183 32 Screws rods or other implants used during orthopedic surgery can cause infection People who have implants also may report pain and irritation at the site where the implants were placed It s possible and may even be necessary to have another surgery to remove them But it doesn t always work and your surgeon can help you to decide if implant removal is the best
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Recovery from femur fractures occurs most rapidly in the first 6 months after injury Residual deficits in functional outcome were still measurable 12 months after injury Knee pain was the most common and most severe source of patient discomfort 12 months after isolated femur fractures and demonstrated moderate to good correlation with general and joint specific
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2020 02 13 nbsp 0183 32 In those cases a tumor on the or severe problems resulting from artificial joints the surgeon may install a total femur connecting an artificial hip with an artificial knee Having one is a
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Problems that may arise in titanium based dental implants include the generation of titanium and titanium alloy particles and ions deposited into surrounding tissues due to the corrosion and wear of implants resulting in loss due to inflammatory reactions which may lead to osseointegration failure of the dental implant
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2019 01 15 nbsp 0183 32 Titanium plates are frequently used for cranioplasty reconstruction of the facial bones and reconstruction of the orbital because they yield excellent results without posing any major problems in terms of biosafety Some physicians however have questioned whether titanium implants are actually safe for MRI examinations The greater the number of elderly
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2015 03 09 nbsp 0183 32 During the time that the rod was in i had alot of discomfort in my hip area since the rod was inserted from the top of the femur down I couldnt lie down on that side it was too uncomfortable but it was a huge improvement after the rod was removed and to this day i have no problems at all It is a little weaker than my other leg though If my memory serves me right i
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2012 03 14 nbsp 0183 32 i am 43 had a total hip replacment 4 years ago this feb titanium im sure my age had something to do with my recovery but my doctor is one of the best in the midwest michigan actually does a lot of quot fixes quot on patients who have replacments and have re occuring problems too this day i workout regurlary run and can do everything physically i was able to do with
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2020 03 25 nbsp 0183 32 Some symptoms of titanium implants can be an autoimmune response or allergic reactions that can include inflammation blistering and a rash around the implant site These symptoms are possible in people who have a metal allergy and undergo replacement of knee hip or other joints states the Arthritis Foundation Similarly autoimmune or systemic reactions can
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2007 01 21 nbsp 0183 32 I have a titanium rod in my femur from a car accident in 2007 The car engine pushed through and snapped my thigh like a toothpick My auto insurance states I have three years Feb 2010 to get it removed after that they will not pay towards it My doctor says I do not need to have it removed My boss had his removed and regrets it as his is hollow since
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2011 07 26 nbsp 0183 32 It has recently been shown that titanium based implants both corrode and degrade generating metallic debris There is some concern over
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femur replacement hello 4 years ago I had horrible pain in my right leg right above my knee An xray showed that cancer had almost eaten thru the femur as to the point ofbreaking The doctor drilled out the enter of my femur and put in a titanium rod This lasted about 2 years and a screw broke and the rod had to be replaced
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Titanium Rod Removal I m 20 and broke my tibia fibula in 2006 when I was 17 and had a titanium rod and 2 screws inserted I had issues with my big toe bending down when I lifted my foot and caused me great pain so I had a surgery a year later to lengthen that tendon and release my toe At that time they also took out the lower screw
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Sometimes the entire unit a monoblock was made out of metal ranging from materials like titanium chromium nickel cobalt iron or molybdenum Others had ceramic or plastic heads paired with metal stems However the smooth nature of metal on metal implants causes a high friction rate whenever the patient moves Like starting a forest fire the pieces rub together this
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2012 08 01 nbsp 0183 32 Since the rod was placed in your femur one year ago the healing must have taken place by now If there is joint pain due to the rod then the rod can be easily removed after getting an X ray done to check the position of the rod The other causes of bilateral joint pains also needs to be considered
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In either case these rods are often made of titanium or a titanium alloy of titanium aluminum and vanadium These rods are also sometimes coated with another substance to make sure that the rod bonds with the after it is implanted Some of these rods are more flexible while others are less In children these rods may be both flexible and able to expand with growth
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2020 12 06 nbsp 0183 32 Another potential problem with residual titanium plates in the body is the entry of small scales from metal chips into the bloodstream especially near the joints In similar experiments amounts of titanium and stainless steel were found in the joints which was much lower in titanium implants These particles are related to the points where the titanium is
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Answer 1 of 5 Contrary to the other answers an intramedullary nail or rod can be removed at a later date if necessary Depending on the location and type of injury most hardware plates rods screws etc placed in the body for a fracture will generally stay a minimum of 6–18 months to all
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2021 11 08 nbsp 0183 32 On jan 15th i underwent a 7hr op for a fractured femur tib and fib 2 titanium rods were inserted into my right leg in the past couple of days i have started to get painful aches in the femur is this growing pains or something more severe
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Problems encountered included broken rods in five femurs one of which was not apparent on preoperative radiographs There were six patients six femurs who required further hospital care for postoperative hematomas The development of a significant hematoma was not related to the location of the fracture the presence of interlocking devices requiring removal the length of
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2011 07 26 nbsp 0183 32 Nuevo Ord 243 241 ez and team collected blood from 40 healthy individuals and 37 patients with titanium implants 15 had tibia implants eight had femur implants and 14 had humerus implants eight