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I broke my tibia bone in half three months after i founnd i have osteoporosis.should it still hurt after 1 1/2 years?
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Depends: Depends on how it was handled. Closed red & casting, rodded, plated, ex fix. All have different outcomes that can lead 2 continued pain. If it is healed solidly retained hardware can loosen & = pain u need 2 b fully reevaluated 4 the cause. C ir surgeon 4 new imaging & labs 2 find the cause.
Answered 12/10/2013
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It's possible.: If pain persists, it may be from arthritis, muscle strain, pinched nerve or nerve inflammation, circulation problem.Follow up with your dr. Take care!
Answered 12/9/2013
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Possible nonunion: The tibia is notorious for not healing. It's possible that it never healed and you've developed a nonunion, for several different reasons. I'd make an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon to evaluate why you're still having pain in your tibia.
Answered 6/7/2013
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