Re: austin bunionectomy - x-rays show broken/too long screw

#1. Have you considered going back to the doctor who did your surgery?

#2. Since I can't see the x-rays or your foot, I can't really give an opinion.

#3. Taking the screw out is not usually a serious thing. Once the bone has healed, the hardware does not give any additional strength. When the screw is removed, the hole in the bone takes some time before it fills in again.

Posted By Vivian Abrams DPM on January 29, 2005 at 19:36:55:

In Reply to: austin bunionectomy - x-rays show broken/too long screw posted by J on January 28, 2005 at 22:51:30:

Dr. Vivian Abrams, DPM
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