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Pain post ankle orif surgery

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jo36559
jo36559

Is it normal to have strong pain in the Physio stage post ankle orif surgery?  I fell in December, went to a&e the next day after accepting it wasn’t a sprain! I had a Weber b fracture to the right ankle and potential instability. They manipulated my ankle and cast it then repeated the whole thing 5 days later both times I had gas as pain relief. Long story but after 6 weeks cast was removed and I was put in a boot and asked to walk on it.  I did but it was really painful.  After a few days I decided to ask for another opinion, this resulted in surgery being recommended asap.  8 weeks post injury I had orif surgery, plate & screws and long screw through both fibula and tibia due to instability.  I am now about 9 weeks post surgery, I’ve been weight bearing for 3 weeks.  This last week I’ve started Physio and it really hurts!  I’ve reverted to taking codine to sleep but still wake up every couple of hours.  Is this normal, just another phase?? 

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  • briann_13083
    briann_13083 jo36559

    Posted

    Pain is normal. Especially if your are in your physical therapy as you are using muscules you haven’t used in a while and have lost their strength.

    If you have a long screw, it may be time for that to come out. I am having my long screw removed Monday due to pain. Ask your doctor at your next visit if you need it taken out.

    • jo36559
      jo36559 briann_13083

      Posted

      Thanks for your reply.  I have an appointment in a couple of months to talk about possibly removing the screws.  I’ll just keep going & take the pain relief. 

    • briann_13083
      briann_13083 jo36559

      Posted

      Move your appointment up. That’s what I did. My screw wasn’t supposed to come out til June but he’s gonna take it out early do to the amount of pain I’m in. That would be your best option.
  • stephanie96027
    stephanie96027 jo36559

    Posted

    Is your foot still somewhat numb cuz mine is still numb and but it's been 5 weeks Wednesday

    • jo36559
      jo36559 stephanie96027

      Posted

      No, no numbness! I’ve had pins & needles and shooting pain but that’s all passed now. 

  • tricia09818
    tricia09818 jo36559

    Posted

    I always hurt the day after physical therapy at your stage too. I'm about 5 weeks ahead of you and it does get easier. Are you weight bearing in shoes or just the boot?

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