Mrs
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I broke my ankle on both sides on the 16th Dec. I had to undergo surgery. With my last examination the stitches were removed which were approx 3 weeks ago and all was fine as I left the dressings on and was not sure if I was so suppose to remove it. Today I decided to remove it to allow the wound to dry. I was shocked to see the wound looked infected on the one side with paste coming out. We disinfected the wound but I am very concerned about this. I am in a moon boot and sleep with it on and only take the boot off for approx 30 min in the morning and 30 minutes in the evening. The actual fracture is not painful as I spend most of my time still in the wheel chair with no pressure on the broken ankle. I use a walker with one foot to go to the bathroom. I did not receive a moon boot from the hospital but borrowed one from a friend which was a second hand one.
Should I be worried about the wound that has not healed yet. I am seeing the doctor on Monday 8th February and was really hoping for good news. Now I am not so sure. What did the wound not heal on the one side but the other side is fine. I am 66 years old.
Regards
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