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Re: [RC] broken bones - screws, plates - Mary Ann Spencer

Seems you need to get the opinion of the doc who did the mending of the bones and then figure out what risk you are willing to take. 
 
I have friend who was still a paratrooper with screws and plate in his ankle.  He was pissed when he was taken off jump status.  Only reason it was discovered is that he sprained the ankle and when it was XRayed, the metal was apparent.  The Army grounded him and the doc asked if he had a death wish. 
 
Seems to me a sports medicine doc would be a good one to get a consult with. Or a Physical Medicine doc.  Their specialties deal with the after effects of injuries. 
 
Life is still risky...........................mas
----- Original Message -----
From: smuncy
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2005 10:09 PM
Subject: [RC] broken bones - screws, plates

anyone have experience to share about whether/how this applies to having =
the bone screwed together after a break? (as in, theoretically, the =
screwing should alleviate any potential harm from starting back too =
soon, yes?)

 No first hand experience, as in 'my own', but with others I have known. ( And I have  been present for few revisions .................  plates can bend and screws can break, best to wait til bone itself has healed completely*, a second surgery to redo more screws, ect  will only delay your ride plans.......................... advise having an honest!. talk with your orthopedic surgeon, about what you do..... .StephanieM

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