What it is
Pain and restriction may continue after bone union because of stiffness, weakness, sensitivity or complications. Non-union and fixation failure should be excluded when suspected.
Typical clinical symptoms
- Pain with loading or at end range
- Stiffness and weakness after immobilisation
- Swelling or function that is not progressing as expected
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Scientific literature
External publications selected for this topic. Their scope may cover a specific condition, population or intervention within this topic; they do not constitute an individual treatment plan.
Comparative effectiveness of pain management interventions for hip fracture: a systematic review.
Systematic review / meta-analysis · 2011
Persistent Pain
When is medical reassessment needed?
New or progressive pain with fever, unexplained weight loss, a history of cancer, fracture risk after trauma, neurological weakness, saddle numbness, bladder or bowel change, or loss of balance requires prompt or emergency assessment according to the symptoms.
Descriptions are for orientation. Diagnosis follows history, clinical examination and, only when indicated, imaging or laboratory tests.
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