What Causes Pain In The Pelvis, Hips, Knees And Forearm After ORIF Surgery?

Posted on Thu, 20 Oct 2016

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Question : I have metal plates in my pelvis, hips, knees and forearm from a motorcycle accident in 2010. I have been in pain ever since. My doctor prescriber Percoset which eased the pain. The doctor has now told me no more pain meds. I have called approximately 50 doctors for pain management and nobody will see me. I am not able to get injections because of all of the plates. I am in constant pain 24/7.

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (-5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Nerve blocks. Joint injections. Joint replacement.

Detailed Answer:
Ho there.

Where exactly do you have pain?

Any difficulty in sleeping?

Are you able to walk around and lift weights?

If you have localised pain, nerve blocks can help in the pain management.

If you have arthritis, it could require different injections or joint replacement.

If there is infection, then the plates may need to be removed.

Do answer the questions above to help me get a better picture on how to help you with this problem.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Regards,

Dr. Aashish Raghu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (25 minutes later)

My pain is in back, hips, knees, shoulder, forearm and foot.
I sleep terrible.
I can walk. It always in pain and I can't lift weights
I was told no nerve block or any injections of any type because of all the plates
I have arthritis, COPD, sleep apnea, diabetes and in my accident all my ribs on left side were shattered they said.
At my yearly they said no infection in any plates

I am still waiting for my follow up reply to the questions I answered for the doctor

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Alternative pain management

Detailed Answer:
You can try alternative methods of pain management like Acupuncture. Opioids will cause side effects so isn't recommended.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. REMY KOSHY