Question
My question concerns arm surgery. My grandson, age 20, broke the big bone in his upper arm, near the shoulder. He had 2 screws put in to hold the bone together. He is in physical theraphy now & healing good. My question is, if he has metal screws in his body will weather affect this. He has noticed that when the weather changes he has pain in that area. We were wondering if he will always have this problem & how does the weather cause this to happen? I know your expertise is hip surgery but you are the only one on this site to ask. Thank you very much for any info you can give us.

Answer
Dear Pat

I just re-read your message and felt I had to respond even though you realize the advice I am giving you, is just my opinion since I only know about hips..  

Some people have problems with bones when the weather is bad. My hips tend to "lock up" on and off when it's cold outside, but when I was younger (in my20's) the weather never bothered me.  I wonder if it's because the metal is inserted in the bones.  Just a thought.

I would have him ask his doctor or physical therapist that question.

I wish I could have been more helpful.

sharon davis