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Suggest Treatment For Burning Sensation On Leg And Ankles
Question: I feel and shattered my femur had two rods inserted which goes up to the hip, 4 years ago. the last couple of months I am having burning in leg and ankle area along with burning in the hip area. at times it is difficult to walk and I am very active.. If I sit down and pick up my leg I get a large bump right around the top of the leg.. could this be caused from the rods
Brief Answer:
An x ray needed for position of implants,supportive supplements to add
Detailed Answer:
hi
The bump as you mention here has to be assessed by physical examination by an orthopedic surgeon.to know exactly what is causing it.It needs an x ray too to see the position of the implants-to see if any loosening or migration has taken place.
As for burning in leg, ankle or hip, if position of implant is intact then physical therapy,exercises and supportive treatment with methycobalamin and vitamins and calcium supplements need to be added
Sometimes, implants loosen due to excessive bone reabsorption causing it to migrate or change its necessary position even when initial surgery was with correct placement or may happen from implant metal reaction in body tissue (marrow).This doesn't happen usually but individually, in some subjects, intrinsic causes and body response is unpredictable with more of resorptive activity unknown to anyone or to a physician.Some surgeons prefer to give supportive and supplementary treatment with calcium,vitamins and minerals for enhancing and building up of body responsivenesss
Anyway, as of now, consult your treating surgeon for evaluation by x rays and physical examination
Regards
An x ray needed for position of implants,supportive supplements to add
Detailed Answer:
hi
The bump as you mention here has to be assessed by physical examination by an orthopedic surgeon.to know exactly what is causing it.It needs an x ray too to see the position of the implants-to see if any loosening or migration has taken place.
As for burning in leg, ankle or hip, if position of implant is intact then physical therapy,exercises and supportive treatment with methycobalamin and vitamins and calcium supplements need to be added
Sometimes, implants loosen due to excessive bone reabsorption causing it to migrate or change its necessary position even when initial surgery was with correct placement or may happen from implant metal reaction in body tissue (marrow).This doesn't happen usually but individually, in some subjects, intrinsic causes and body response is unpredictable with more of resorptive activity unknown to anyone or to a physician.Some surgeons prefer to give supportive and supplementary treatment with calcium,vitamins and minerals for enhancing and building up of body responsivenesss
Anyway, as of now, consult your treating surgeon for evaluation by x rays and physical examination
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. Neel Kudchadkar
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