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What Causes Lump On The Area Where The Metal Plate Was Inserted?
hi i broke my ankle 3 years ago and had a metal plate put in that is still there now.in the last week or so ive been having some pain in it and now there is a soft lump there that i have not seen before could you tell me what i should do and what could be making the lump thanks. danny
Tue, 29 Apr 2014
Hi welcome to hcm, lump may be the indication of infection or some growth so better consult your orthopaedic specialist, and do it quickly, making late will worse the situation, thanks.
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