Pain in knee due to screw

2016-08-30 18:20:47
I have a screw in my left knee which was done in your hospital 7 years back. Now im getting some pain if im walking for a half a kilometer. Please let me know which is the best way to proceed with , To remove screw or continue for life time.
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if everything was ok before the screw created pain, its good the screw to be removed. Best is to consult the orthopedic surgeon.

Answered2016-09-01 15:36:37

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Consult orthopaedic surgen to get proper solutation.

Answered2016-08-31 18:29:15

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Need to review the xray of knee joint . So please do x ray of knee joint and consult with orthopaedic surgeon.

Answered2016-08-31 11:22:32

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I would advise you to meet an orthopedician so that you can be examined and undergo investigations such as X-Ray, etc. to find the underlying problem and have it treated accordingly. Ideally you should've had your screws removed long ago and your current situation has to be evaluated to decide on removal. If the condition persist or worsens visit the orthopedician at the earliest
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Visit an orthopedician
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If condition persists or worsens visit the orthopedician at the earliest

Answered2018-08-28 13:51:31

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In the first place , if the fracture is healed then you must have removed the screw long ago. secondly please make sure your are not confusing screw with K-wires. Logically if the Screw is of Appropriate size then there should not be any Pain as such . But if you feel that the cause is screw only. get yourself an X-ray done and rule out the problem.
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X-ray and then if required Surgery. Though it will certainly be very difficult, but not impossible,
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Respect Pain and STAY HEALTHY

Answered2016-09-01 17:06:52

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Hello.... I can understand your problem.. But you haven't mentioned type of surgery you underwent 7 years back .usually screws in knee joint are used in ACL tear reconstruction ......Get an X-ray of knee joint ,if pain is due to screw doctor will remove it. Consult orthopedic surgeon...

Answered2016-08-31 09:23:31

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