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What Causes Pin And Needles Sensation After An Ankle Fracture?

so i have a hairline fracture in my ankle. everytime i remove my boot to take a shower and step on my foot i feel a pin and needles sensation in foot. i already went for xray have been doing nothing for a long time. should i be concerned that it could worsen?
Thu, 27 Apr 2017
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Hello!
You havent written when fracture happened.
Swelling, paresthesias, skin color change can occur 6-12 months after ankle fracture.
You can use B vitamin complex and Ginko Biloba for 1 month to improve healing and recovery
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What Causes Pin And Needles Sensation After An Ankle Fracture?

Hello! You havent written when fracture happened. Swelling, paresthesias, skin color change can occur 6-12 months after ankle fracture. You can use B vitamin complex and Ginko Biloba for 1 month to improve healing and recovery