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Should I leave my screws in or get them removed?

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Landa_
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In late november i broke my ankle skateboarding. I was ripping around this mini ramp when i guess i stepped off with my right foot and i rolled it inside. I broke low tibia, low fibula, and high fibula (just below my knee). So i got a plate and 2 screws holding my ankle together right now and was wondering if anyone in a similar situation had left their screws in and waited for them to break or got them surgically removed
Feb 10 2014 12:47AM
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jordangaebel
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Dude DO NOT remove them. Your not even suppose to remove them, they are suppose to be kept in your whole life bro lol.

what drugs are you on though i need some of that shit.
Feb 10 2014 12:51AM
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Ask your doctor dumbass.
Feb 10 2014 12:54AM
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Piste.Off
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I had a similar break. I got all my hardware removed after a year. They hurt pretty bad, and my doctor said it didn't really matter either way. Now I'm pain free without any screws.
Feb 10 2014 1:06AM
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Landa_
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My doctor said its up to me so i was asking ns
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Feb 10 2014 1:57AM
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p-fo
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You'll probably fit into ski boots (and other footwear) better without them.
Feb 10 2014 2:40AM
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ChristianMingle
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I would talk to him about skiing and other activities you do and see what he recommends.
Feb 10 2014 2:45AM
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Rusticles
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My brother had a plate and a bunch of screws in his arm from a motocross accident, The doctor wanted to leave them in. Some of the screws eventually worked their way out until the heads were pushing his skin out. They obviously removed it. shoulda used lock-tite I guess.
Feb 10 2014 9:55AM
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