Ortho Surgical Implants and instruments are the commonly used medical devices that are required for the surgical fixation of different types of orthopedic conditions including fractures and bone disorders.
Some of the common requirements of trauma implants are to reconstruct a damaged joint, change the abnormal skeletal alignment of the body, and repair a bone fracture. Hundreds of types of orthopedic implants are available on the market, and those implants are designed having different structural configurations based on the different anatomies of the bones and fracture patterns.
Some of the implants are known to stay forever inside the body whereas some require removal after the condition has healed.
The aim of the use of trauma implants is to hold fractured bone fragments in their correct anatomy while allowing them to heal properly. In this post, our focus mainly will be on talking about the importance of metal implant removal.
Why Metal Implant Removal is necessary?
Orthopaedic Implants are designed to provide stable fixation of the broken bones while helping the body to heal the affected bone naturally. Most implants are made to stay forever inside the body as they do not interfere with the normal functioning of the body. While on the other hand, certain implants need to be removed in some cases like:
- After the condition has healed completely
- Failure of the implant due to one or the other reason
- Infection caused due to implant
- Irritation at the site of implant
Let us talk about this in detail:
Syndesmotic Screws
Syndesmotic screws are commonly used for the surgical fixation of fractures or other orthopedic conditions affecting the ankle. High ankle sprains are often treated using syndesmotic screws. In some cases, syndesmotic screws are advised to be removed but, studies have found no difference in people with screws in their ankle or the ones after removal. They are advised to be removed as a precautionary measure to avoid serious complications.
Infection
If the implants cause infection, then also it is required to remove them as soon as possible. Infection caused by the application of an implant is hard to treat, and hence, the best way to avoid worsening the condition is to remove the implant.
Metal Irritation
In some cases, the metal implant causes irritation at the operated site. The irritation can be in the form of pain, grinding sensations while using the affected area, and rubbing of the implant below the skin. If metal irritation is ignored, it may cause bursitis or tendonitis. Here also, the best way to treat metal irritation is to remove the implant.
Even after the advancements in the field of orthopedics, it is quite impossible to clearly state whether the removal of the implant will improve the symptoms.
Siora Surgicals Pvt. Ltd. is an experienced orthopedic device manufacturer based in India. Operating for over 30 years, the company specializes in manufacturing hundreds of different types of trauma implants and instruments that are also exported to other countries. With a view to increasing its international market reach, Siora is also looking to become a reliable supplier of Orthopedic Implants Thailand.
