Question
I underwent surgery about 27 years ago for a dislocated hip , I suffered at the age of 13.  The Knowles pin was used to correct the problem. A year ago I started experiencing pain in the same area and was given pain medication by a physician . The pain continued and I was advised to have an X-ray done,which I did. It was discovered that one of the pins had moved and that I should have the pins removed. I was also informed by the Orthopedic Surgeon that the surgery can not be done locally,because there is no equipment on that island to conduct that type of surgery. I was advised to seek the advice of an international Orthopedic Surgeon as there might be some risks involved.

Answer
Dear Sherry,

This Orthopedic Chicago Podiatrist located in West Loop 60661,Roscoe Village 60618, Elmhurst 60126 & Bartlett 60103 says...
In foot and ankle surgery & other areas, minimal incision surgery techniques are being used.
Knowles pin may be difficult to remove. I suggest to contact. the authors of these studies & visit one of their recommendations-or ask who does  the same or similar technique.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20011744

Hope this helps.
Good Luck!
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We are located in Chicago & Elmhurst

Dr George Tsatsos & Svetlana Zats
Podiatrist Chicago 60618 & Elmhurst 60126 Podiatrists
Board Certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery & Orthopedics
New South Loop Location-Chicago 60661


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