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I’v had screws and a metal plat put in my leg now my ankle has pretty much gotten really stiff

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mario28649
mario28649

Now 16 week after operation my ankle clicks and grinds and pops to the point were it’s hurting me so much its stoping me from doing calf exercises so my calf muscle is just getting more and more wast it just hurts all the time and it’s stoping me from walking on my foot straight!!! what should I do and  is there anyone with this problem and if so did it ever stop clicking 

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  • MsCamboot
    MsCamboot mario28649

    Posted

    Hi. You don't mention a great deal about your injury. If you are walking aid free at 16 weeks well done. What does your surgeon say? Are you having physio or water therapy? Have you done too much too early? It sounds like you need physio with home exercises but I'm no doctor. It's still early days and I would rest it but continue with gentle exercises. Have you had post surgery XRAYS to make sure everything has healed properly? Are you young or older ? Your age will make a difference to how you are healing. I'd definitely get back to the surgeon with up to date XRAYS. All the best.

  • ajay7171
    ajay7171 mario28649

    Posted

    Hi Mario,

    I can understand your problem as I already suffered a lot. The plate and screws in my ankle hurt me upto one year until I removed it. Hope you to not suffer long and recover soon. But if you feel discomfort with implants then I suggest you to remove it after one year. Thanks and best wishes.

  • samantha08977
    samantha08977 mario28649

    Posted

    I'm only 9 weeks post op and occasionally clicks my pt said it's normal, I would seek help cos it shouldn't be stopping u

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