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What Causes Throbbing Pain In The Ankles After Treating A Broken Foot?
15yrs ago broke foot and ankle, now up in age ankle throbs when i try to sleep, hours go by tossing and turning 3 advil , 2 advil pm and 2 melatonin 5mg ea i finally sleep. went to drs and they really don t know they don t take me at face value. this has been 10 years and now i walk with a limp i believe its a twisted ligament of some sort. i can adjust foot to walk normal again by working on the muscle by the way we are retired military insurance
Mon, 30 Mar 2020
Hello,
As per my surgical experience, the throbbing pain in the ankles after treating of broken foot indicates possible ligament or nerve damage during the episode of foot injury. Although, multiple conservative approaches must be obtained at various ortho specialists, it is most important to undergo an MRI of the ankle for identification of the underlying cause and manage the case accordingly rater than wasting time and money.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
As per my surgical experience, the throbbing pain in the ankles after treating of broken foot indicates possible ligament or nerve damage during the episode of foot injury. Although, multiple conservative approaches must be obtained at various ortho specialists, it is most important to undergo an MRI of the ankle for identification of the underlying cause and manage the case accordingly rater than wasting time and money.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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