pt relates leg injury 5+ yrs ago. Was told it would heal on | Figure 1

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pt relates leg injury 5+ yrs ago. Was told it would heal on its own and was placed in a cast. After cast removal he received no follow up. Presents today with complaint of chronic “leg pain”. Anyone spot the reason why??

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