Plates, screws, rods, and other orthopaedic implants are sometimes removed if they become painful, prominent, infected, or interfere with movement and function.
Metalwork removal surgery may also be recommended when implants are no longer needed or when they contribute to irritation of surrounding tissues. The decision to remove metalwork depends on the original injury, bone healing, and the patient’s symptoms.
We provide careful assessment to determine whether implant removal is likely to improve comfort and function.
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Meet Our Surgeons
Providing tailored procedures for patients with complex limb conditions, from assessment through to recovery and rehabilitation.
Mr David Leonard
Mr Leonard is the founder and managing director of Leeds Limb Centre and a Consultant in Reconstructive Plastic and Hand Surgery.
Mr Waseem Bhat
Mr Bhat began his clinical training at the Yorkshire Deanery before further training in Plastic Surgery in Bristol, Oxford, and the North East.
Mr Patrick Foster
Mr Foster qualified from the Unversity of Oxford in 2001. He trained in Leeds followed by The Ilizarov Fellowship in Liverpool and The National Paediatric Orthopaedic Fellowship in Sheffield.
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For complex limb conditions, the best outcomes often come from more than one specialist working together.
Multiple specialists.
Joined-up advice.
One clear path forward.
For complex limb conditions, the best outcomes often come from more than one specialist working together.
Our multidisciplinary team combines expertise in surgery, prosthetics, rehabilitation and pain management to provide coordinated, patient-centred care.
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