Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 1940;22:749-749.
© 1940 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc
REPORT OF A CASE IN WHICH A VITALLIUM PLATE COULD NOT BE REMOVED
EUGENE W. SECORD M.D.1 and
LOUIS W. BRECK M.D.1
1 EL PASO, TEXAS
This experience presents additional evidence of the non-irritating nature of vitallium. We believe that until there is evidence to the contrary, these plates should be left in indefinitely.