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What Causes Bruising And Pain In The Leg Where The Metal Bar Inserted 20 Years Ago?
Hi I broke my tibia&fibula 20yrs ago in which I ended up having a metal bar inserted from the knee down the leg.
This last week my right leg from the area of the fracture has been feeling bruised to touch it hurts to the top of my leg,what could this be ??
This last week my right leg from the area of the fracture has been feeling bruised to touch it hurts to the top of my leg,what could this be ??
Thu, 27 Apr 2017
Anonymous's Response
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Hi, there!
Your description of local manifestation lead me think about inflamation.
Every metal construction can colonise bacteria and metal dont have immune response.
You have to visit Your primary doctor and make blood tests to diagnose inflamation, then decide about using antibiotics.
I hope this helps
Your description of local manifestation lead me think about inflamation.
Every metal construction can colonise bacteria and metal dont have immune response.
You have to visit Your primary doctor and make blood tests to diagnose inflamation, then decide about using antibiotics.
I hope this helps
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