Joined: 25 May 2004 Posts: 2 Location: riverside california
What Are the Risks of Having My Pins Removed? Posted: 05-25-04 09:36am
Hello, I am a new member. I have 3 pins
in my femur due to breaking off the head
of it about 2 years ago. The latest
x-rays show the heads of the screws are
sticking out a bit, making the muscle rub
over them. It also hurts to sit
sometimes, and bend over in a chair etc.
The pins are not backing out, just not the
right length for the loss of bone from the
break, (leg is shorter now). After
spending the last two years getting back
my seat, (i train horses), and adjusting
to the rotation of my femur, I don't want
to have the pins out if the pain is not
going to radically lessen.
Has anyone had their pins removed? Less
pain? Am I one of the few who has bad
pain? Does anyone else feel like their
leg is heavier, miss steps etc.? The
doc's are just now getting interested in
shoe lifts, (oh joy). I really need feed
back. Lol, my back and neck need your
feed back.
Thanks.
