Gattu Naresh

Department of Orthopaedics, Prathima Medical College, Nagunoor, Karimnagar, Telangana, India

Publications

  • Research   
    Implant removal surgeries in Orthopaedics: A Prospective Study
    Author(s): Saini Thirupathi* and Gattu Naresh

    Background: It has been cumbersome to explain every patient in OPD who came for implant removal after union of fracture because implant ceases to be important and patients want to get rid of them. But as orthopedic surgeons we are somewhat reluctant in few cases because we know outcomes. From the patient’s point of view it has become a rejection factor in both professional and personal life. In order to remove the social stigma lets study on the various factors related to removal of implants. Methods: Data collected from patient records who are admitted for implant removal. Preoperative and postoperative X-rays were taken. Follow up was done until wound healing or new symptoms developed. Results: Total of 40 patients was studied which had predominantly males (77%).Uninfected (75%) being more than infected removals. Average interval between primary surgery and removal was 3years... Read More»

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