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I had elbow surgery to repair a displaced olecranon fracture 4 years ago and now have pins in my arm. it suddenly hurts to move and touch. what is it?
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See your MD: may the hardware ( pins ) is irritating see your orthopedic surgeon for possible removal .
Answered 11/16/2019
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