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Can Rod In Leg Be Removed When It Causes Pain And Tenderness?

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Posted on Tue, 5 Aug 2014
Question: I have met an accident in Sep 2012 and got factured my Tebia_left leg then went to sugery,doctor inserted rode that time.
for last one year I can walk and run easily.But have tenderness in screws in it.
Want to remove this rode,is it good idea?
for after how many day I would be able to walk and what are the chances of removal.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It is best to get it removed.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
If there is a pain and tenderness at the site of the screws then it is best to get the screws and the rod removed. Since your bone has healed well there should not be any problem. It is minor surgery.
You may have to rest for a week after the surgery and then you can resume your daily work.
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
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Can Rod In Leg Be Removed When It Causes Pain And Tenderness?

Brief Answer: It is best to get it removed. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query. If there is a pain and tenderness at the site of the screws then it is best to get the screws and the rod removed. Since your bone has healed well there should not be any problem. It is minor surgery. You may have to rest for a week after the surgery and then you can resume your daily work. 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