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A 60-year-old female asked:

What would cause upper inner thigh swelling. i am 3 yrs post hip-orif, still in pain walking with 2 canes.

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Dr. David Trettin
Dr. David Trettinanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 35 years experience
See your surgeon: 3 years post-op orif hip fx. W/ persistent pain and swelling warrants an evaluation by your surgeon.Infection, blood clot , painful hardare or non-union of the fracture could al explain this.Would help to know what u have:tfn, cannulated screws, bipolar, etc?See your ors for an evaluation.
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