Lateral malleolus fracture- Orif surgery- screw moving up and down
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Hello everyone I just recently broke my ankle and got surgery June 12. I have to see my doctor tues June 26th for my two week follow up. However even though I can't put pressure on my foot which I haven't I feel like one of the screw move down when I get up to use the bathroom and back down when I lay back in the couch with my foot elevated? This is concerning me because I just stared feeling this I am scared that I mess up something. Does anyone had the same problem. Please help
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EileenH gisellerosario
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I assume you are seeing the doctor JULY 26th for your 2 week followup?
Something like that happened when I had a metal plate inserted for a fractured tib and fib years ago although it wasn't for a few months I could weight bear and that was when the problem with one of the screws started. There was a tiny sinus (as it is called) alongside the bottom screw and it moved very slightly when I walked too far leading to irritation and inflammation. Eventually they removed the metalwork once the break was healed - only because of this, they wouldn't have normally.
I would call the fracture clinic and ask for advice - I'm surprised you are weight bearing at all so soon.
gisellerosario EileenH
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Hello Eileen,
No I am not weight bearing at all. I been on bed rest with my foot elevated for the entire two weeks. The only time I get up is to use the bathroom which is when I felt the screw coming down. I am currently in a splint but I'm just worried something happen when I get up to use the bathroom or while sleeping. I don't have any pain and it doesn't bother me I just feel the screw going down to my foot when I get up. I will definitely check with the doctor
EileenH gisellerosario
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It's possible it may be something else that feels like that now the sensation will be returning - they will have had a really good guddle in there to stick it back together!
Good luck for the healing process - it takes time and you will bored out of your skull!