Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Hardware Removal

Surgical removal of devices, including BONE SCREWS, pins, BONE PLATES, and wires used in FRACTURE FIXATION. Hardwares in general refer to non-electrical devices, most often orthopedic, and are removed due to infection, malfunction and to allow proper growth.

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Abstract

Surgical removal of devices, including BONE SCREWS, pins, BONE PLATES, and wires used in FRACTURE FIXATION. Hardwares in general refer to non-electrical devices, most often orthopedic, and are removed due to infection, malfunction and to allow proper growth.

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Synonyms

6 entry terms
  • Removal, Hardware
  • Orthopedic Hardware Removal
  • Prosthesis Removal
  • Hardware Removal, Orthopedic
  • Removal, Orthopedic Hardware
  • Removal, Prosthesis

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17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2025

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Previous Indexing

  • Device Removal (2002-2024)

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  1. E04w.199.125

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Hardware Removal. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000098524. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000098524
  2. Hardware Removal. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q131580072