3. Plates, screws, intramedullary nails,
External fixators and pins areall
examples of implants that areused to
reconstruct an injured joint, fix a
fractured bone, or alter the skeletal
alignment.
4. The implant race
Union at fracture site will prevent implant failure And Implant
failure will prevent union at the fracture site
What reaches their first will determine the out come of the
surgery
5. Most common materials used in
orthopedic implants
• Stainless steel
• Ceramics
• Cobalt-based alloys
• Titanium
6. Why do we need to remove the implants at the first place?
In most of the cases,orthopedic issues are fully treated,
Theyno longer need an implant and can be removed
And there are morescenarios like ….
7. • Improperimplant placement
• Metal irritation with pain and pressure at
prominent
sites
• Displacement/ loosening of the implant
• Allergic reaction to implant materials
• Stress Sheilding effect
10. Possible complications of implant removal surgery
include:
• An incomplete removal
• Delayedwound healing
• Post-operative re-fracture
• Tissue andnerve damage
• Post-operative bleeding
• Joint stiffness
An implant removalsurgerycan eitherbe the easiestsurgeryor themost challenging surgeryan Orthopediciancan encounterinhis
life time.
Makesureyou visit an orthopedic surgeonwhohas the entireArmamentariumto performa successfulimplant removalwithno
collateraldamage to healthy tissueor bone.
11. Some important post-operative care you should consider during the
recovery time of implant removal.
• The sutures arecovered with a small bandage that you should not replace until two weeks after surgery;
• The pressing should be kept dry till the sutures areremoved.
• Be sure totake the prescribed medications &Anti bodies.
12. • Donotload the effected part till furtureadvised by the doctor (2 to4 weeks);
• Sedentary workis advised for the first2-4 weeks;
• For the firsttwo weeks after surgery, it is common tofeel mildtomoderate pain
( Reduces dayby day )
• In 6 months, you should be fully recovered (no pain, noswelling, ability to walk, andreturn to sport).
