Removal of Metal
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Surgical implants may become a debilitating source of infection and pain. Donate, and help a patient return to a functional and pain-free life.
METAL IMPLANT REMOVAL
Metal Implants are used by surgeons in a variety of surgical operations, including when repairing fractured bones, alignment alterations and reconstructing damaged joints. Metal implants are designed to align the bone with its joint during the healing process and while they are usually permanent, sometimes it becomes necessary to remove surgical implants. Signs of metal irritation, coupled with pain, pressure and irritation at site of insertion indicate a necessary removal.
11%
Of elective orthopedic surgeries in Pakistan are implant removal and internal fixation
149
Removals carried out in 2020
22,000
Cost of removal
BENEFITS OF SURGERY
- Improved range of function and motion
- Decreases health-care utilization
- Diminishes pain and irritation