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Pain three years after plate and screws for broken ankle
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Nov 28 2:45pm | Replies (41)Comment receiving replies
Janie, you might talk to your surgeon about having screws removed. They could be causing the pain and there is probability that you no longer need them.
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@gently I broke both ankles my leg and my heels crushed I had to screws removed that's like 40 years and I have no pain in my ankles. I broke my hip into places and had plates put in they're still there and it hurts
@gently I agree, the screws could be the source of your ankle pain. They could je pressing against the muscle ( I'm guessing) and if they're removed, it may take the pressure and pain off the area of your ankle. I'd definitely have your Orthopedic surgeon do a MRI or a CT scan to see how your ankles healing and it'll tell the doctor whether or not, the rod and screws may need to come out.
Wishing you all the best!
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No, I have not. I believe I will at some point, although I dread another surgery and convalescent time, of not being able to walk for a while again. Thank you for your thoughts. 🙂