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Erinesque
Erinesque Community member Posts: 5 Listener
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I had a high tibial osteotomy back in 2015, and along with that, my surgeon implanted a plate and screws.  I joked with him afterward, and asked if I might be able to use magnets as decoration.  

Today, though, I had a very odd sensation over the surgery point.  I was wearing my AFO, and felt like something was poking me, but I couldn't feel whether it was external or internal.  

Later, I'm now feeling more of that odd poking sensation, but it feels internal now - just over my tibia.  Does anyone think this sounds concerning, or should I not be worried at this point?
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  • Trekster
    Trekster Community member Posts: 14 Connected
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    I haven't had this type of surgery but three years later seems odd to have a new symptom.

    Is this a known affect of your disability?

    Could you ask the gp to check you over to make sure the screws and plates haven't slipped?

    Hope you find a solution soon. 
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  • Pippa_Alumni
    Pippa_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,793 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi @Erinesque, if you have any concerns about symptoms your experiencing or your condition, always speak to a GP or a professional involved in your care- always best to be on the safe side!
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  • Erinesque
    Erinesque Community member Posts: 5 Listener
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    I did speak to my gp, who didn’t seem overly concerned. He advised that I wait for a bit before getting worried over it.  If it gets worse, I’ll be making an appointment with the surgeon himself. 
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  • Pippa_Alumni
    Pippa_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,793 Disability Gamechanger
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    Sounds like a good plan, @Erinesque. Wishing you all the best and do keep us updated! 
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