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Suggest Remedy For Problem In Ankle

Hello. I had a leg surgery two months ago. I have a rod placed in my lowed left leg. The screws seem to aggravate my ankle and it hurts really bad. I want it removed. When is the soonest that I can do that since my bones are healing well. I can t do anything because of the pain.
Thu, 2 Jul 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello,
I have studied your case and I think there seems to be some infection or extra long screws which are hurting you because usually these implants are not painful. If there is any discharge is coming then it is surely an infection.
I would suggest you to follow these steps.
1.Get x ray and either share it with me or some other surgeon. If there is enlarge screw then it can be changes. If there is infection then you might need antibiotics for it.
2.I would also suggest you to get your blood sugar status because Diabetes can also cause such symptoms.
3.If there is every thing normal then screw removal possible after three months after fracture union but it depends on many factors like bone comminution or fracture pattern or type of screw.
I hope this answer will be useful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
thanks
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Suggest Remedy For Problem In Ankle

Hello, I have studied your case and I think there seems to be some infection or extra long screws which are hurting you because usually these implants are not painful. If there is any discharge is coming then it is surely an infection. I would suggest you to follow these steps. 1.Get x ray and either share it with me or some other surgeon. If there is enlarge screw then it can be changes. If there is infection then you might need antibiotics for it. 2.I would also suggest you to get your blood sugar status because Diabetes can also cause such symptoms. 3.If there is every thing normal then screw removal possible after three months after fracture union but it depends on many factors like bone comminution or fracture pattern or type of screw. I hope this answer will be useful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions. thanks