When I Busted my A.. [pelvis] @ work, I spent 13 days in traction w/ pain shots every 4hrs. Then went thru a 7hr surgery to have mending plates & screws used to fix the breaks. 14" incision, forgot to count the staples. 23 days in the hospital. 3 1/2 yrs off work.
SO FAR, No loose SCREWS !
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