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Had pilon fracture end of August 2015. 2 plates and 12 screws. Ankle has always been sore but about 3 months ago got really bad pains just above my ankle bone. They are not there all the time, maybe 3 days out of 7 and causeSorry a lump to stick out of ankle and very painful to touch. Back to orthopedic clinic who put me back in walking boot for a month but didn't help. Had bloods taken and CT scan to check for infection but there is none. Doc this morning suggested removing the metalwork but said there's no guarantee it will help with the pain. Said that the fracture is totally healed, but there is some cartilage deterioration which would probably lead to arthritis. Has anybody been in a similar situation and had the metalwork removed and if so did it help? I've said I'd rather wait to see if it settles down and hopefully go away but have an appointment in 8 weeks and to let them know what I want to do then.
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I had a plate and 3 screws for a fractured fibula. Â The plate curved aroung the bottom of the fibula and had 2 sharp ends. Â I read that if you wait too long it's harder to remove the hardware, but my doctor didn't seem to think this. Â I couldn't wear even a tennis shoe because it rubbed on the plate. I wasn't going to be able wear a boot. Â I live in an area that snows and has ice in the winter and wearing clogs and sandels all year is not an option. Â I'm 5 days post op from the removal and I seem to be doing pretty good. Â They told me to wear "that" boot, but I'm not wearing it in the house. Â I'm not taking anything but Tylenol for pain today. Â I dreaded doing the surgery, but it was not that bad. Â I still have some pain and I can't tell yet how well it worked, but I have hope that it is going to be worth it. Â I am wondering why they want this boot on for 2 weeks. Â I was able to stand in the shower today. Â I haven't driven, but I think that I can. Â My husband is over protective. Â I'm not using the crutchess at all. Â I went to Costco today, but did use their electric cart. Â How many weeks are you? Â They had told me I Â could get the hardware out at 8 months. Â It seems important to get your calf muscle strong before the surgery. Â Stationary bike and the pool have been helpful. Â Good luck. Â I will post again to tell people how it went. Â
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