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2 months ago broke tibia and fibula and had a rod put in tibia. have swelling, tenderness, warm skin on lower shin, could it be blood clot?
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Please see your : doctor or go to the emergency room. This could be an infection, or a clot. Either way, you should be seen urgently.
Answered 1/5/2019
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