I'm not sure if this is the correct place to be writing, but I have a question regarding the recent minor surgery I had to my foot.
Two weeks ago I had surgery on my big toe to repair a fracture. Unfortunately, at the end of the four-week recovery, I'm going to be in Brazil. I'm looking for an orthopaedic surgeon in Brazil (near Macaé, Río de Janiero) who can remove the two pins, which protrude from my toe. This is what my doctor recommended if I weren't able to be in his office at the end of the recovery period.
An alternative to finding a local orthopaedic surgeon is simply to remove the pins myself. It seems as though all that's needed is a pair of pliers and some sterile gauze and tape.
I'm leaning toward the latter, as it seems like a very simple procedure. Just make sure to keep it super clean and protected.
2006-09-12 03:39:52 · 3 answers · asked by ching chang 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
Doctors also tell you to return to their office so they can remove a few stitches.
2006-09-12 05:13:13 · update #1
Well, it is certainly possible to do it yourself.....however it is also possible to mess your toe up beyond all repair as well, and then wouldn't you feel stupid? There is more to removing those pins than just pulling them out, as you aren't a surgeon, and haven't the time to become one....I strongly urge you to use what intelligence you may possess and see a surgeon to remove those pins.
2006-09-12 04:19:01 · answer #1 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you will not need to take the pins off yourself.... even if you didnt have the money you could go to the public hospital and get it removed for free(just waiting a very long time on the hospital).... but i can tell you you'll find pretty good orthopedic surgeon.... if you don't have any friends there who knows where to find one try seaching on http://www.cremerj.org.br . It's where all RJ surgeons are legally registered...
2006-09-12 10:19:12 · answer #2 · answered by Jean C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should try just going to the local hospital while you are in Brazil. Or, waiting until you return from your trip and having the doctor who performed the surgery remove it. Whatever you do, don't remove it yourself. You could encounter complications. If it was safe and ok for you to remove it yourself, your doctor would have told you how and you wouldn't have to go back to see him.
2006-09-12 04:30:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋