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Metal Plate, Screws Inserted During Surgery On Tibia. Constant Pain While Walking. Ice Or Heat For Relief?
I am 39, 5 7 and 145 pounds, I had surgery on my left tibia 4 years ago, I have a metal plate and 10 screws, every now and then I may have some minor pain nothing major but today I was just walking and got this horrible pain like someone tried to kick my leg from under neath me, now it is in constant pain when i try to walk, should I put ice or heat on the tibia?
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Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
From the given description, I feel that there could be an Implant (plate or screws) breakage as a result of metal fatigue that might be causing you constant pain.
An xray of your leg is necessary to assess the status of the implants inside.
I suggest you to consult an orthopedic surgeon for further workup and management.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
From the given description, I feel that there could be an Implant (plate or screws) breakage as a result of metal fatigue that might be causing you constant pain.
An xray of your leg is necessary to assess the status of the implants inside.
I suggest you to consult an orthopedic surgeon for further workup and management.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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