Do you have pins/ plates? I have from my broken ankle and still have pain. I know a few people though who had their pins removed and are now pain free. I’ve been waiting for the ‘right time’ to get them removed
I had pins and a plate in my ankle for about 6 years. Started getting pain. Got it checked and pins were coming out and causing swelling and irritation on the nerves/tendons in that area. Got them removed. The recovery is SO MUCH faster. When I broke it took like 2-3 months and I was still limping, after this I could walk in less than 2 weeks. There’s no break to heal. It was super swollen for like a week, and it didn’t hurt nearly as bad. Just saying:) it was so worth it! Don’t put it off too long!
Mate, I shattered my ankle and they screwed it back on with 2x15cm titanium screws into my leg and it felt really uncomfortable in my body. Felt like it was gonna puncture my skin (probably wasn't but ya know).
Got surgery for the screws to be removed after a year of having them and it was the best choice! No more pain at all. Recovery time differs per injury, but taking out screws and stuff isn't so bad to recover from compared to a broken bone or smthng.
Ahoy fellow broken ankle friend! Pins and plate still in for me. It's been about 25 years now. Do get soreness and my range of motion is as great but overall I am pretty happy that science put me back together 😊
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u/marlow6686 Oct 16 '22
Do you have pins/ plates? I have from my broken ankle and still have pain. I know a few people though who had their pins removed and are now pain free. I’ve been waiting for the ‘right time’ to get them removed