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What Causes Pain And Swelling In The Leg After Implantation Of Titanium Rod?
Hi Doctor, I had a surgery wherein my tibia n fibula were put back in place and a titanium rod implanted in the bone after an accident.this was in 2012.but even now at times I have pain at the places where the screws hav been drilled or some swelling and irritation where the bones broke.i s there a possibility the rod s presence and or the screws in the body are causing side effects? Soon after the surgery I was diagnosed wth rheumatoid arthritis as well. I took medication for a while n now have stooped it all .please let me know wat can be the possible causes fory problems.
Hi, local problems can persist for several years after a lower Tibio fibular fracture. You should continue physiotherapy and muscle strengthening exercises to reduce this. Actually the titanium rod can be removed now. Regards
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What Causes Pain And Swelling In The Leg After Implantation Of Titanium Rod?
Hi, local problems can persist for several years after a lower Tibio fibular fracture. You should continue physiotherapy and muscle strengthening exercises to reduce this. Actually the titanium rod can be removed now. Regards