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Avulsion fraction, Lateral Mallelous

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gremlin168
gremlin168

I had an Avulsion fracture a couple of years ago. During the hospital X-ray they confirmed there was an Avulsion fracture in my left ankle, there was alot of swelling, pain and I was unable to walk on it.  I was provided a boot and advised to attend fracture clinic. After this the NHS totally messed up my treatment, I was told I didn't need to go to fracture clinic by the fracture clinic team then advised by a GP 4 weeks later I should be going.

I took my boot off after the amount of time I was told to and had no physiotherapy, no follow up xray and no treatment of the sort.

Two years on it still hurts most of the time (dull pain), swells up and bruises. To be honest I am getting fed up now, I either wait months on an NHS waiting list or dish out hundreds for private treatment.  

Anyone had a similar experience, why is it still hurting, weak and swelling even now? 

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  • hope4cure
    hope4cure gremlin168

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    Sometimes no matter what health coverage we have to be our own self advocate. Get all your medical records together and see a private doctor . There  are also patient advocates in the system for you to file a complaint and take action not only for youself but many others that get caught up in the system and suffer long term pain unnecessary due to the system not following thru with appropiate treatment. 

    Hopfuly this his will get you back on track sooner than later?

     

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