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Hi i had a dynamic screw op 10 months ago and i now experience pain in hip and knee, a feeling of the operated hip side being shorter than my other h?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Be seen: I would sure be seen for an exam and repeat X-rays. The pain you are having and the shortening in that leg may represent problems at your surgical site and I would make sure your surgeon is aware.

Dr David agreed

Answered 2/17/2015

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