I had surgery in 2014 where they removed all stitches and put a metal rod in my leg. The operated area is dry now, but there's still a small hole where fluid leaks out sometimes. I can't walk or stretch properly because my leg feels stiff, and there's nerve pain. The fluid leakage stops and starts randomly what could be causing this and should I be worried?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

General Practitioner

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6+ Yrs

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Persistent drainage and stiffness post-orthopedic surgery may indicate chronic infection or hardware issues‚Äîseek reevaluation.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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