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Sensitivity to screws/plates

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rachel72610
rachel72610

I broke my ankle 13 months ago.  It was surgically repaired with two plates, one on either side of my calf, with a total of 18 screws holding everything in place.  After months in a boot, using different walking aids and physical therapy I am able to walk again.  My current concern is the screws and plates.  I can see and feel the screws.  It is painful to even wear tight socks.  And once my lower leg gets cold it takes forever for the pain to subside.  Does anyone have any recommendations on keeping my lower leg warm or at a consistent temperature?  

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  • e51145
    e51145 rachel72610

    Posted

    Maybe Ortho socks. Those thick ones.
    • rachel72610
      rachel72610 e51145

      Posted

      Yep.  I have tried these along with my compression sock.  Still miserable....but thanks!
  • kathy18445
    kathy18445 rachel72610

    Posted

    Oh My is there never an end to the problems of ankle surgery?   Heat wraps?   I use them for ankle pain.
    • rachel72610
      rachel72610 kathy18445

      Posted

      Unfortunately it hurts to bad to have anything like that up against the screws.  But thank you!
  • e51145
    e51145 rachel72610

    Posted

    Yeah. Anything against those screws will start the pain all over again.
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