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What Causes Feeling Of Screws In Leg While Keeping The Leg Down?
Question: Dr XXXXXXX Tayal
Orthopedic Surgeon
Wanted to know doctor is it common to feel screws in leg mainly when keeping it down for more then one hour ?
What can relieve feeling screws in my leg have 6 screws and plate on the side wound hasnt healed but took your recommendations keeping leg elevated
With two pillows helps redness and being so swollen on that side if leg
I was told by doctor that would feel the plate cause a little long and might fell discomfort after a year so might need to get
It out after one year
But feel such tightness even though at 5 degrees need to be at 10 degrees for more mobility in leg
Also would it be recommended to use special shoes for work want to return by july 13 and can it be foreseen by then
Any recommendations
Luz gaud
Orthopedic Surgeon
Wanted to know doctor is it common to feel screws in leg mainly when keeping it down for more then one hour ?
What can relieve feeling screws in my leg have 6 screws and plate on the side wound hasnt healed but took your recommendations keeping leg elevated
With two pillows helps redness and being so swollen on that side if leg
I was told by doctor that would feel the plate cause a little long and might fell discomfort after a year so might need to get
It out after one year
But feel such tightness even though at 5 degrees need to be at 10 degrees for more mobility in leg
Also would it be recommended to use special shoes for work want to return by july 13 and can it be foreseen by then
Any recommendations
Luz gaud
Brief Answer:
Plate can cause discomfort.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The feeling of screws is not common. It is the plate that you can feel. On keeping the leg down the swelling increases which can cause the discomfort. The feeling of tightness can be relieved with oral anti inflammatory medicines. This will also decrease after a hot compress.
You can use special shoes for going to work. The wound is likely to improve in next two- three weeks. Be sure not to be on your feet for many hours which will cause the swelling to return and will hinder the healing.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Plate can cause discomfort.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The feeling of screws is not common. It is the plate that you can feel. On keeping the leg down the swelling increases which can cause the discomfort. The feeling of tightness can be relieved with oral anti inflammatory medicines. This will also decrease after a hot compress.
You can use special shoes for going to work. The wound is likely to improve in next two- three weeks. Be sure not to be on your feet for many hours which will cause the swelling to return and will hinder the healing.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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