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mlzanon
Aug 16, 2013, 07:02 AM
In May of 2011 I broke my ankle and had a plate and screws placed. I had a total of four surgeries on my ankle because of infection. I was on a PICC line for several months. I have had a lump at the incision site for approximately nine months. Just recently it has become very painful. As of last night it is bright red. Should I see someone immediately? I have an appointment scheduled for Tuesday.

J_9
Aug 16, 2013, 07:07 AM
It's possible one of the screws have come loose.

It's red, is it hot to the touch?

mlzanon
Aug 16, 2013, 09:01 AM
No, its not hot. Just painful and red. I had all the hardware removed in the 2nd and 3rd surgeries. The lump is the size of a silver dollar