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Can screws in my ankle cause a foot drop?

By Anonymous
Created 11/08/2010 - 11:59

In 1995 I broke my ankle and it I still have screws in it from the repair. I had my right hip replaced in 2007 and developed a foot drop in my right foot as a result. Could the screws be the reason?

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