Implant Removal Surgery Treatment in India

Myra Nair, a 68-year-old retired librarian,...

Myra Nair, a 68-year-old retired librarian, had a titanium plate and screws implanted in her right wrist 15 years ago after a complex fracture from a fall. While the initial surgery healed the fracture, she began experiencing persistent, dull aches and a feeling of 'tightness' in her wrist, especially during cold weather. Over the past year, the discomfort became more constant, interfering with her beloved gardening and painting. Her orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Chen, explained that while the hardware had served its purpose, it was now a source of chronic irritation and localized inflammation. He recommended removal to alleviate the pain and restore her full, pain-free range of motion. The outpatient surgery was straightforward. Under regional anesthesia, Myra felt no pain, only pressure. The procedure took about 45 minutes. In the weeks following, the chronic ache she had grown accustomed to was gone. While she had surgical soreness, it was a 'different' pain that steadily improved. At her 6-week check-up, she demonstrated a full, pain-free fist and was thrilled to be back at her easel. Emotionally, Myra was initially hesitant, fearing another major operation at her age. However, the promise of relief from a decade of nagging discomfort gave her courage. Afterward, she felt a profound sense of liberation, as if a foreign object she had silently negotiated with for years was finally gone, restoring a sense of ownership over her own body.