A member asked:

I had a plate and 5 screws put in my left foot about 4 months ago to fix fractured 5th met is intense itching on skin where plate is normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Potentially: Yes, it can potentially be normal. Some people believe it is a sign of healing. As long as your incision is healed and your xrays show the fracture is healed, I would not be concerned. You could let your surgeon know.

Answered 7/13/2017

622 views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more