I had a fracture in both tibia and fibula around 7 weeks ago. I did surgery within 24 hours since the fracture and a rod was inserted in my tibia. Doctor advised me that I can bear full weight after 3 months. I didn't feel any pain at the fracture area. However, I am unable to stretch and bend my knee. I feel intense pain at my knee if I move leg. Almost 2 months passed, but I still can't even practice walking due to this paint at the knee. After looking at my x-ray, I feel that the rod inserted to my tibia is longer than my size(x-ray attached). I checked many x-rays at internet and in all those x-rays, the rod is shorter than the tibia but in my case rod is longer than tibia. You can see the rod around my knee. I believe this rod is blocking the movement of my leg.
I would be glad if you could advise me the right treatment for me.
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There are two issues that I can see:
1. The distal AP screw is out of the nail. This is a blunder.
2. Length of nail and it's insertion is too proximal ..that's not required in a distal fracture. This extruded nail might be blocking knee movements.
Fracture does not seem to be united, you should might have to get reoperated as this nail may injure the femoral cartilage and condyle on bending the knee.
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If you have this impingment then you have to get operated.
Not walking or bending knee is not the solution .
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