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Suggest Treatment For Pain In The Leg Reconstruction Spot

i had my leg reconstructed 11 years ago after a bad accident.i have titanium rods and screws in my shin bone. its been ok up until 5 nights ago. i went to bed fine but was woken up by terrible pain in that area as if someone beat it for hours with a baseball bat. i suffered all the next day taking aleve and ibuprophen, but it is still present. The thing is I didnt do anything to it, can the titanium or screws be trouble for me? thanks
Fri, 23 Jan 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case history.

You will need X ray of bone where implant is placed.
There is possibility of impingement of implant along soft tissue.
As bone union is complete and implant is producing pain you can remove implant consulting your doctor
Clinical examination is important to know site of pain.
You can also send x ray photo on my profile.

So implant removal is best solution for pain if loosened or infected.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Pain In The Leg Reconstruction Spot

Hello, I have studied your case history. You will need X ray of bone where implant is placed. There is possibility of impingement of implant along soft tissue. As bone union is complete and implant is producing pain you can remove implant consulting your doctor Clinical examination is important to know site of pain. You can also send x ray photo on my profile. So implant removal is best solution for pain if loosened or infected. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.