I'm looking for someone that might help me with the pain I have been having since I fractured a hip and had three large pins placed. I'm a small boned 45 yoa active female with excellent calcium levels.. And waaaay too young for this. I am experiencing a "catch' at one of the screw heads that occasionally (3-4 x wk) makes me unable to put any weight on the leg and pain that is almost intolerable. There is no warning or obvious trigger. I swim over 2 miles a week and my hip normally is ok, but some thing that I move or way I sit sets if off. (it's been a year since the pins were placed ). I was unable to walk for 8 hours today after I sat down in a soft chair in an office. I then bent down later to pick up a towel and after the worse rubber band popping sensation, was physically able to place weight on it again. It's still terribly painful, but by morning, I should feel better. Has anyone experianced this problem after hip pinning or students out there that could shed some light??? I am too healthy to be in this much pain. I have been given the option of pin removal, but as large as the pins are, it will take three to five years for the bone to fill in with 50/50 shot at any pain relief and high risk for infection. I appreciate any help. Thanks.