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hi I had ankle fusion on 8th november with metal plate and Seven screws my tibia think that's the right bone it is the smaller bone out of the two was used as bone matter so is literally just dangling in my leg I'm in a lot of pain with that but also my foot leans over to one side due to my ankle being out of line with my leg and therefore it is leaving me with a swelling and also looks like my bone is going to push out my ankle on the inside of my leg I know that sounds dramatic but I cannot get to see consultant and drs just want to examine my ankle over a phone call I'm constantly in pain and have a very very bad limp now I'm just scared that putting pressure on it is making it worse it is so painful any advice please thankyou in advance
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jessica71699 Taksta
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I had a trimalleolar fracture 2/14/2019. Months of discomfort and pt. I always knew that I would have metal removed. Had that done on 3/02/2020, on 3/10/2020 had surgical staples removed. I would also describe my foot as dangling from my leg at the time of the accident. You are the first person to describe it like that on this forum. I'm sorry you can't get to see your doctor. It took me many months to feel a little bit normal. I tried to ice and elevate my leg as much as possible. My ankle would swell for many, many months after the surgery especially if I was walking a lot. Good Luck!
Taksta jessica71699
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thankyou for your kind words and hope you get better soon I think I have along way to go and I'm also scared this is how my leg will be forever I can kind of cope with the limp but would be nice for some reassurance off my consultant personally I dont think there is anything more they can do so I guess I just have to put up with it even if they could help with some pain relief would be a bonus but unfortunately until all this virus calms down I'm on my own with my pain and thoughts thankyou again and stay safe
jessica71699 Taksta
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I also wanted to add that I wear shoes and sneakers that go up around my ankle. I find that this makes me and my ankle feel secure. On days my ankle hurts I wrap it with kinesiology tape. This helps tremendously. Athletes use it all the time for sport injuries. Again ice and elevate as much as possible. Take care
Taksta jessica71699
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thankyou Jessica for your help I will try the bandage I cant get any type of boot on due to my ankle being fused so trainers it is oh and of course the swelling thankyoubagim take care