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4 months ago i broke my leg in low tibia, ankle bones, and snapped fibula. i got metal plate and screws on fibula & it healed enough to walk normal. but, when i walk it feels like the plate shaking. is this normal?

Q: 4 months ago i broke my leg in low tibia, ankle bones, and snapped fibula. i got metal plate and screws on fibula & it healed enough to walk normal. but, when i walk it feels like the plate shaking. is this normal?

: It is probably not and you just have the feeling. The screws dont come loose that easily and you can probably feel it move . if so. Best is to see your doc right away.

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

It is probably not and you just have the feeling. The screws dont come loose that easily and you can probably feel it move . if so. Best is to see your doc right away.

Answered 8/25/2022

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Dr. Kelvin Barry answered

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not normal. the screws are are probbqcking out and thus the plate may be loose and shaky.

Answered 9/18/2022

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A member asked:

4 months ago i broke my leg in low tibia, ankle bones, and snapped fibula. i got metal plate and screws on fibula & it healed enough to walk normal. but, when i walk it feels like the plate shaking. is this normal?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Dr. Kelvin Barry answered

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