I have a metal bar in my forearm for when I broke it back in march of 09. A couple days ago I noticed my arm is starting to develope a lump right at the top of the bar area.  its about 4 stitches in length. It hurts when i twist my forearm and when do things.  The pain level is about a 7 to an 8. Any suggestions?
Hi. The metal bar is getting extruded out by the body as it is a foreign body. I would advise you to get an X-ray, Orthopedic Surgeons opinion and surgery to get the bar out of the body before it causes more complications as it can one day pierce through the skin. Till then put that particular limb in sling to give it a rest.