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Hardware removal from ankle

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sandra91776
sandra91776

Im supposed to have a long screw removed from back of my ankle soon

When first explained to me it sounded like an easy procedure but in last few days from whst Im hearing sounds more involved than I first thought

Has anyone had hardware removed and if so was it complicated

Im doing well walking and getting back to normal and fear going backwards

pre-op called said I needed boot for 2 weeks plus crutches for few days

With holidays fast approaching and family coming here Im thinking I should wait until January

Thoughts????

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  • teresa93024
    teresa93024 sandra91776

    Posted

    Hello. It's never a good time. I've been going back and forth and postponed my surgery several times to have my hardware removed. I have my surgery Nov. 21. I was like it's the holidays this and that. I felt everything you said. Good luck

  • diane86522
    diane86522 sandra91776

    Posted

    Heyyyyy, I "feel ya"

    I have debated about that very screw! It bugs me. Yet, I also think that although it is literally a pain, I am somewhat comforted in knowing it is there since that is where my whole ankle went sideways, breaking etc. I had my ORIF almost 6 mos ago.

    Those of you who have had this screw removed, are you still happy with your decision or regret? I am in my late 60's so I prolly err on the side of "safety" vs comfort. Shootz!!! As my Internist told me.... "you have got so much hardware in that ankle, you don't ever have to worry about breaking it again.

    • sandra91776
      sandra91776 diane86522

      Posted

      diana

      I was all for getting screw out

      Then everytime I heard another person from doctor tell me different things I began to get nervous about getting tied up AGAIN!

      So after the holidays I have nothing going on and if I have to sit around for a few days then I can handle it

  • julian75841
    julian75841 sandra91776

    Posted

    i had the long screw removed under local anaesthetic . Although i was very nervous I didn't feel anything . 2 stitches only . had this done before i was weight bearing which was 12 weeks after my orif cant remember how may weeks . please don't worry

    • julian75841
      julian75841 sandra91776

      Posted

      yes the screw removal made no difference as i still had the plates and other screws still in

    • sandra91776
      sandra91776 julian75841

      Posted

      Thanks

      I ended up having to reschedule to January cause I got sick (respiratory) and had to postpone

      Just as well cause now I can get through holidays

  • dora1234
    dora1234 sandra91776

    Posted

    i have two plates and nine screws. broke my ankle june 23rd had my surgery june 29 2018. im still having issues. pain issues. i dont take anything for pain. i have considered having all of my hardware removed. i just keep going back to pt. some days are better then other i will be 69 feb 2020. i had always been very active still trying to be but its very difficult

    • sandra91776
      sandra91776 dora1234

      Posted

      dora

      My Fracture was 7/5, surgery 7/11

      Im back working and walking

      Once in awhile ankle feels weird but no swelling, no pain

      Im just extra careful now

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