Hi, I m a 22 year old male recovering from a dislocated ankle and a broken fibula that required surgery. I have a plate going up the outside ankle with 6-7 screws in it. My problem now is a constant ache at the top of the plate closest to my knee. also there is a fairly large bump at the top of the plate as well. I have another follow up with my surgeon in a week. But until then I need to know if my physiotherapist should be squeezing this thing like its a kink in my back. Doesn t seem to be helping any it just hurts like hell when she does it.