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Suggest Remedies For Severe Pain In Shin
Question: I'm at 6 weeks post op and recently developed severe pain in the shin just below the replacement , is this normal? I was almost pain free before starting to experience this severe pain
Brief Answer:
X-Ray should be done
Detailed Answer:
Hi and Welcome to HCM.
It is not usual that pain occur after such period so you should do X-Ray of the Knee Joint(AP & Lateral) to see is there migration of osteosinthetic material or sign of Osteomyelitis.
Till then, keep your leg elevated, apply cold compresses and take nonsteroid painkillers(i.e. Tab PARACETAMOL 650mg Three times a day after food ).
Wish you good health.
Regards
X-Ray should be done
Detailed Answer:
Hi and Welcome to HCM.
It is not usual that pain occur after such period so you should do X-Ray of the Knee Joint(AP & Lateral) to see is there migration of osteosinthetic material or sign of Osteomyelitis.
Till then, keep your leg elevated, apply cold compresses and take nonsteroid painkillers(i.e. Tab PARACETAMOL 650mg Three times a day after food ).
Wish you good health.
Regards
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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