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How To Treat Pain Just Above The Ankle?

Hi,
I have daily pain just above the ankle in about the same spot I broke my fibula maybe 15 years ago. Had this pain for a year or so and seems to get worse with more activity. Worse in the evening and impacts ability to go to sleep. Usually have no pain when waking up in the morning. Could this be arthritis associated with the break and what can be done about it?
Thanks.
Mon, 19 Jun 2017
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Hello,

I think you have got ankle posttraumatic arthritis. You should get ankle x-rays in 2 or 3 positions and confirm this diagnosis. The treatment is different depending on the stage of arthritis. In early stages the treatment is non-operative with medication, braces, and physical therapy. In advanced stages treatment is with surgery, ankle replacement, or fusion.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Edvin Selmani
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How To Treat Pain Just Above The Ankle?

Hello, I think you have got ankle posttraumatic arthritis. You should get ankle x-rays in 2 or 3 positions and confirm this diagnosis. The treatment is different depending on the stage of arthritis. In early stages the treatment is non-operative with medication, braces, and physical therapy. In advanced stages treatment is with surgery, ankle replacement, or fusion. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Edvin Selmani