Is swelling 6 months after orif surgery (almost 1 year after initial met. stress fx) normal? fracture margins remain slightly apparent on xray.

Unstable.....?: Swelling in this case can be a sign of instability. Six months and still swollen is concerning. More critical is whether or no there is any pain associated with it. Ask your surgeon for an explanation. If the surgeon's answer seems reasonable or not, it might be time for another opinion. Hey, it's your foot. You won't be satisfied until you know. Now go out and put another shrimp on the Bar-B.