What Causes Hearing Of Cracking Sounds Inside Ankle Post Ankle Surgery?

Posted on Thu, 30 Jul 2015

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Question : i had a ankle fraction about 4 and half weeks ago that require plates and screws to be put in and today i been hearing alot of crackin inside the ankle is this normal and does this say the bone is hard again ??

Answered by Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Cracking means fracture is not united still.

Detailed Answer:

Hi
Thanks for your query

I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar

I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Cracking means fracture is not united still. As you have fracture around ankle (joint) so your fracture is best suited for operation however final decision can be taken by seeing your x Ray.

You can discuss with your doctor about it.

Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar