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Minor Pain In The Knee And Ankle. Have A Rod Placed After An Accident. Is This Normal?
I had an accident 6 years ago.
My leg bone broke from exactly the middle of "Ankle and Knee".
A rod was inserted inside to get the proper join.
I still have the rod inside.
Didnt had any problems till last year.
But having minor pain in the knee and the joint so formed after the accident from past 6 Months.
Can you please advice .
My leg bone broke from exactly the middle of "Ankle and Knee".
A rod was inserted inside to get the proper join.
I still have the rod inside.
Didnt had any problems till last year.
But having minor pain in the knee and the joint so formed after the accident from past 6 Months.
Can you please advice .
Thu, 18 Apr 2013
hi,
thanks for writing to HCM,
I would suggest you to start doing some basic exercises which you must have done post-operatively, which includes strengthening exercises for quadriceps, hamstrings, gastrosoleus (calf muscles). And mild stretching exercises for the same muscles.
Also it is important to note your body weight, have you gained weight in last 6 months if so then this can also be the cause.
In the most rarest chances your internal fixation (rod inside you) could have loosen or slightly moved from its original position for which you need to see your orthopaedic surgeon.
finally I would advice you to start the exercises under the supervision of your physical therapist and you can also use hot water bag on the painful area.
if this doesn't help, kindly visit your surgeon.
i hope this helps
wish you good health
thanks for writing to HCM,
I would suggest you to start doing some basic exercises which you must have done post-operatively, which includes strengthening exercises for quadriceps, hamstrings, gastrosoleus (calf muscles). And mild stretching exercises for the same muscles.
Also it is important to note your body weight, have you gained weight in last 6 months if so then this can also be the cause.
In the most rarest chances your internal fixation (rod inside you) could have loosen or slightly moved from its original position for which you need to see your orthopaedic surgeon.
finally I would advice you to start the exercises under the supervision of your physical therapist and you can also use hot water bag on the painful area.
if this doesn't help, kindly visit your surgeon.
i hope this helps
wish you good health
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Hello, your fracture has united and you are having pain due to hardware. You can opt for removal of implant and consult the surgeon. Following removal you have take precaution for around 2-4 weeks time. Thank you
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Go to orthopedist in hospital where you may be advised X ray of leg to see status of the nail,preferably it can be removed under local anesthesia.Apart from this routine pain relievers may help
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