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What Causes Swelling In Thigh After Removal Of Titanium Rod?
My 75 years old mother had a titanium rod inserted about 10 yrs ago after a femur break.Her right side is severely weakened from stroke at young age and severe osteoporosis. She then fell, broke a hip and had a hip replacement. They removed the titanium rod at the same time.Her thigh is now much shorter than the other, is extremely swollen, seems to have loose parts when you touch it - it s been over 8 years and when we see doctors they just say there s nothing they can do for her. She is too weak for surgery and has been wheelchair bound for 8 years now. It s difficult to get concrete answers
Mon, 16 Feb 2015
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I have gone through your query and understand your concern.She is on wheelchair for nearly 8 weeks so she will be osteoporotic . Looking to her age it is not more surgical options . She can be get some benefits from multivitamins and trace elements supplements. About surgical procedures it can only be said that after detailed examination and seeing x rays.You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
Welcome to healthcaremagic
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.She is on wheelchair for nearly 8 weeks so she will be osteoporotic . Looking to her age it is not more surgical options . She can be get some benefits from multivitamins and trace elements supplements. About surgical procedures it can only be said that after detailed examination and seeing x rays.You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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