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I shattered my wrist approximately three years ago and had to have surgery. They repaired the damage with a metal plate and screws. However, recently I have begun to have unbearable pain that radiates in my arm and sometimes up to my neck. The pain comes and goes. Some people have told me it s due to the cold weather affecting the metal in my arm, where others have said my body may be rejecting it. Which theory is more likely and what treatment should I request? Where do I start?
It's very rare for body to reject metal implant.It might get infected but hour information does not point to infection.Your symptoms might be due to neuroma of superficial radial nerve.A course of physiotherapy could help you.
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Dr. Rajesh Gayakwad
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Can Metal Implant Rejection Cause Wrist Pain?
Hello, It s very rare for body to reject metal implant.It might get infected but hour information does not point to infection.Your symptoms might be due to neuroma of superficial radial nerve.A course of physiotherapy could help you. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Rajesh Gayakwad