My brother in law had his removed after he pulled the screw out of the lower part near his knee...insane! I have mine in still after 10yrs no problem....most of the time sometimes I think it aches though...the screws look just like lag screws .....Iam 51yrs old and concerned for my future also..
Hi, I was in a car accident in 1986 when I was 19 and broke my femur. I have a rod from my hip to my knee and I am in constant pain. I am now 44 and can hardly get around some days. So like you, I am wondering if this is what I have to live with or can something be done!
read what i just posted marshal7
If the symptoms increase and cause more complications you have to remove the foreign body. But as it is there since so many years, if symptoms can be neglected you can go for conservative treatment and escape surgery.
Discuss all options near your orthopaedician. Take care!