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Pain three years after plate and screws for broken ankle

Posted by janieben @janieben, Jun 24 2:35pm

I broke both ankles (stepped in a depression in my yard) in 2021. Right leg fibula was broken, left leg both tibia and fibula were broken. Ortho did surgery on left ankle and put in about seven screws and a plate on the side. I can walk just fine, but have intermittent pain in ankle. Just wondering if it could be arthritis or if something is wrong. Would love to hear others' experiences with metal in their bones.

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janieben | @janieben | Jun 26 11:31pm
In reply to @christine5 "I have had both ankles operated on for Posterior tibial tendonitis. I have plates and screws..." + (show)
@christine5

I have had both ankles operated on for Posterior tibial tendonitis. I have plates and screws in both feet. My right was done by a Doctor who retired.I've never had a problem with it.
My left, however, has been a problem.Because they only put the graph in with a staple instead of using a plate and screws.So I had to have revision surgery to correct that problem.

I suggest that you go to the doctor a new doctor and find out if your hardware is still okay.
Good luck God Bless

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Thank you for your advice, christine5. It is a good suggestion. Hopefully, the revision surgery was not as problematic as the original surgery and you recovered quickly. 🙂

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christine5 | @christine5 | Jun 27 4:59am
In reply to @janieben "Thank you for your advice, christine5. It is a good suggestion. Hopefully, the revision surgery was..." + (show)
@janieben

Thank you for your advice, christine5. It is a good suggestion. Hopefully, the revision surgery was not as problematic as the original surgery and you recovered quickly. 🙂

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Thank you for your kind words. Yes, it did go better.

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