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I have a broken leg but my question is why does it feel hot is it because i have a metal with some screws?
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NOT LIKELY: You could have a blood clot, infection setting in or just inflammation from surgery. In any case talk to you surgeon asap.
Answered 9/6/2013
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Due to healing of --: The bone fracture, there is more blood flowing to that area, which causes you to feel it being hot.
Answered 11/28/2017
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