Abstract

Backgrounds: Various studies have been conducted on the local and systemic effects of orthopedic hardware. This study aimed to evaluate the pathologic reactions to orthopedic hardware (nail and plate) in patients. Methods: In this descrip􀆟ve study, the pathologic reac􀆟ons of 15 pa􀆟ents (12 males and 3 females) with a mean age of 37.41 years, who underwent orthopaedic hardware removal surgery in two Hospitals in Sari, Iran, were assessed through observation, laboratory tissue evaluation, and a questionnaire. Results: In this research, no allergic reaction was observed in the patients after the insertion of hardware. In this regard, 6.66% of pa􀆟ents reported infec􀆟on a􀅌er inser􀆟on of hardware, and there was one case of nonunion. Furthermore, no systematic complication was observed in any of the patients. The majority of patients had moderate tissue inflammation at the hardware site, and there was no evidence of malignancy in any of the pathology samples. Conclusion: According to the results of the research, a moderate level of tissue inflammation might be observed at the site of orthopedic hardware placement.

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