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What Causes Pain And Discomfort In The Lower Right Leg?
Of late I ve been having some pain and discomfort in my lower right leg from below the knee to the ankle. I have a metal rod in my right thigh due to a broken femur from an accident over twenty years ago as well as screws in my hip from a cracked pelvis. I have not had any major issues or serious pain all these years and have kept in good shape; jogging, etc. Could the rod in my upper right leg be causing the discomfort in my lower leg after all these years?
Fri, 12 May 2017
it may be due to rod implanted and now it is reacting to body. consult orthopaedic surgeon who has treated and fitted the rod.xray can be taken and bone reunion reviewed.
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