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What Causes Leg And Ankle Pain Long After Pedicle Screw Fusion Surgery?

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Posted on Mon, 20 Jul 2015
Question: would Sacral pain have anything to do with me having a spinal screw fusion 9 years ago the fusion is rock solid but i now have pain in my legs hips feet ankles and is is getting worse
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Sacral screw may be causing local pain but unlikely to cause leg pains.

Detailed Answer:

Hi
Thanks for your query

I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar

I have gone through your query and understand your concern. I think this screw should not be responsible for your pain in the leg, hips, ankles but it can be responsible for sacral pain if screw head is impinging over soft tissue in the region. You can take rest and analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. Mecobalamin is helpful in relief of neurological pain.

You can discuss with your doctor about it.

Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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What Causes Leg And Ankle Pain Long After Pedicle Screw Fusion Surgery?

Brief Answer: Sacral screw may be causing local pain but unlikely to cause leg pains. Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for your query I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar I have gone through your query and understand your concern. I think this screw should not be responsible for your pain in the leg, hips, ankles but it can be responsible for sacral pain if screw head is impinging over soft tissue in the region. You can take rest and analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. Mecobalamin is helpful in relief of neurological pain. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.