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A member asked:
I had radial head plastic surgery over 20 years ago. now i am having much pain and stiffness when lifting, pulling or if i hold elbow in bent posit?
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Need work up X-ray: You need to get appointment to check out the old. Surgery site x-ray are essential you really had a great result to last this long and no trouble.
Answered 2/5/2015
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Information: You need to see an orthopedist, hand surgeon or plastic surgeon and have this evaluated. Xrays will be important.
Answered 2/5/2015
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Time for a check-up: Sounds like it's time to get a check-up. 20 years is a long time and something may have changed. Arthritis is very common after joint injuries, but a consultation will give you answers.
Answered 2/5/2015
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Complex: After 20 years it is unlikely that there is any complication of the surgery. Now that being said, there is always an increased likelihood of arthritis in areas after trauma and repair. But there are many other possibilities. The best is to see a local surgeon or check with your primary care md who can then direct you further.
Answered 2/5/2015
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