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I broke my fibula in 2 places a year ago, had surgery 4 days after incident, now i have a metal plate & 8 screws. lost most motion. swells, hurts, why?
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Seek help!: If you have lost motion in your limb (I'm assuming that is what you mean in your post), then you need to seek immediate medical care. Swelling can also be due to a blood clot, or infection of hardware. Again, this constellation of symptoms requires more evaluation, probably in an emergency room. Good luck!
Answered 9/29/2016
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