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What Causes Lump At The Top Of Metal Bar Implant?
I have a metal bar in my forearm for when I broke it back in march of '09. A couple days ago I noticed my arm is starting to develope a lump right at the top of the bar area. its about 4 stitches in length. It hurts when i twist my forearm and when do things. The pain level is about a 7 to an 8. Any suggestions?
Thu, 28 Aug 2014
Hi.
The metal bar is getting extruded out by the body as it is a foreign body. I would advise you to get an X-ray , Orthopedic Surgeon's opinion and surgery to get the bar out of the body before it causes more complications as it can one day pierce through the skin . Till then put that particular limb in sling to give it a rest.
The metal bar is getting extruded out by the body as it is a foreign body. I would advise you to get an X-ray , Orthopedic Surgeon's opinion and surgery to get the bar out of the body before it causes more complications as it can one day pierce through the skin . Till then put that particular limb in sling to give it a rest.
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