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A 26-year-old female asked:

I was in a car wreck a yearago and had a rod put it my femur. sometimes if i move my leg just right i can feel pieces of bone against it. is it normal?

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Dr. Michael Sparacinoanswered

Family Medicine 39 years experience

Common: It's common, but not normal for these sensations to occur. If they worsen, see your family doctor..

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