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Broke Hip, Screws Were Put To Fix It, Have Constant Pain. Should I Get Them Removed?

I broke my hip one year ago, 3 screws were put to fix it and it was discover that the screws that was use was wrong as they are too long, and I have constant pain when I sit and also in bed. Should I get them remove or I will have the pain for the rest of my life. I am 73 years old
posted on Mon, 16 Sep 2013
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Dear Sir,

I will advise you to meet an orthopedician for this as it needs to be seen whether they can be removed or not .

Dr. Shruti
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Broke Hip, Screws Were Put To Fix It, Have Constant Pain. Should I Get Them Removed?

Dear Sir, I will advise you to meet an orthopedician for this as it needs to be seen whether they can be removed or not . Dr. Shruti