a plate and 11 screws were put in my left leg 29 yrs ago , i just recently started a new job and after two months on the job i have painful swelling midway along the left side of my shin on my left leg. what could this be and whats the treatment....i had a x-ray done and the plate is secure
Dear patient the is possibility of infection. Are u suffering from diabetes? If yes infection is the likely cause. X-ray will not show infection. Local ultrasound of swelling will show collection if there is infection. Meanwhile, start tab definite 200 mg twice a day for 5 days. You need to consult orthopedic surgeon with report.