My mom had surgery 5 months ago and just started weight bearing as the doctor advised. Her recent x-ray shows one of the screws has moved slightly but the doctor said it shouldn't be an issue and told her to keep walking. Now she's feeling pain when she walks even though she hasn't really started walking properly yet. Is this normal?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Mild screw movement post-surgery is common but pain on walking suggests possible irritation‚Äîlimit weight bearing and recheck X-ray or get second opinion.

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