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What Causes An Oozing Lump On Leg After Fractured Hip Surgery?
Hi I fractured my hip while running 3 yrs ago I have a pin in now every now and then my hip gets very sore from my hip to my knee and I can t walk on it till I take Painkilllers also about a year ago I noticed a lump on my left thigh same side as fractured hip,which was getting inflamed 8 mths later it started weeping clear fluid m.r.I showed a gathering of fluid deep inside my leg had an op 5 wks ago to drain and clean it now it has started weeping again could it be a reaction from the pin?
Thu, 23 Apr 2020
Hi,
It could be a foreign body reaction, get your ultrasound of thigh as soon as possible, you might need foreign body removal and proper antibiotics.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon
It could be a foreign body reaction, get your ultrasound of thigh as soon as possible, you might need foreign body removal and proper antibiotics.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon
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