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I think I have a loose orthopedic screw loose in my tibia? Help ?
I broke my leg 11 wks ago tib fib compound, and had a plate and screws put in.
Yesterday in the shower I noticed a bump?
At my last appointment with my OS I was told I could put 50% weight on the leg and start light rowing on my indoor rower.
Today the bump was still there so I looked at my xrays and noticed that there is a screw very close if not where the bump is. I'm able to tell from my staple scars and the presence of the staples on the xrays.
Is this something that needs to be attended to immediately? What will be done if it turns out to be a loose screw?
1 Answer
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
Your doctor can do an xray to see if the screw has moved. If it is causing you pain call your doctor immediately. If the pain is minimal try not to put weight on your leg and call your doctor on Monday.
Source(s): ER nurse for 20 years