Could it be hardware that has been taken out? An ORIF gone bad? sm
Posted By: MT and worn out on 2009-04-23
In Reply to: pain med/ortho material - scmt
Subject: Could it be hardware that has been taken out? An ORIF gone bad? sm
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Explant: 1. The original meaning: to transfer tissue from the body and place it in a culture medium for growth; and the tissue that is transferred.
2. To remove a device that had been implanted.
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