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Pain in shin

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sara40779
sara40779

I am 5.5 months pre op ,I get abit of pain when walking inner ankle where screws are and medial malleous area which in the morning goes up into the shin.Any ideas anyone ?Could this be a nonunion ?I am on a waiting list for an Xray and to see the consultant

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  • alfies_mummy
    alfies_mummy sara40779

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    Hi Sara, I had extensive foot surgery in September. I have had complete non union and now only have partial union. I can promise you would be absolutely aware of non union. And there's no way they would have let you go to partial weight bearing and so forth. I have to say with partial union I have a lot of pain still. My bones and tendon haven't united to big bolt they have put through. They leave it and leave it... I have had so many x rays I am worried, I am wondering if your discomfort and pain is due to metal work?? On my previous foot surgery I had to have my screws removed. Be totally honest with your surgeon about how you are feeling because you shouldn't be feeling like this 5.5 months later in my opinion .... yes some discomfort and stiffness but not pain. Let me know how you get on???claire x

    • sara40779
      sara40779 alfies_mummy

      Posted

      Thanks claire.my worry is I have never had an xray since 5 days after surgery.I am now on a waiting list to see the consultant.some days are good ,others are not so good.I will keep you posted.take care x
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