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Rod Inserted After Tibia And Fibula Broke Can Be Removed?
I broke my tibia and fibula in a fall in June. Had a rod put in through the knee to ankle. Having pain with every step I take. Dr. Said I was "rod sensitive" he said he couldn't remove for a yr. Dr. Who put put it in said it was to never come out. Help please
Thu, 22 May 2014
Hi
Thanks for posting
As the fracture unites the pain and swelling goes away and patient usually walk with/without support by 6 month time,it varies from patient to patient. So, I need to see your latest x-ray that you may post at http://bit.ly/drmchugh for final word.
Please share does your pain is decreasing by passing time?
Usually the Nail used for fixation are not removed until and unless complication happens or on patients demand that too after 2 year once the fracture is consolidated.
Hope this helps
Take care
Dr.chugh, Orthopaedic surgeon
Thanks for posting
As the fracture unites the pain and swelling goes away and patient usually walk with/without support by 6 month time,it varies from patient to patient. So, I need to see your latest x-ray that you may post at http://bit.ly/drmchugh for final word.
Please share does your pain is decreasing by passing time?
Usually the Nail used for fixation are not removed until and unless complication happens or on patients demand that too after 2 year once the fracture is consolidated.
Hope this helps
Take care
Dr.chugh, Orthopaedic surgeon
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