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What Causes Severe Pain In The Ankle After Placing A Rod?

10 years ago I broke my tibia had a rod put in but my ankle has never been the same the worst pain. When I went to physical therapy they couldn t understand why I had so much pain. I ve seen my surgeon yearly either the pain and h just give me more medication and now because of years on medication it has effected my liver. I got a second option and she told me it looks like they put the rod In too far down too close to it ankle
Tue, 21 Jun 2016
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Hello,

I have studied your case history.

You will need X ray of foot with ankle.
There is possibility of impingement of implant along soft tissue
As bone union is complete and implant is producing pain you can remove implant consulting your doctor
Clinical examination is important to know site of pain.
You can also send x ray photo on my profile.
Till time take medication like analgesic and apply crepe bandage. Do ice fomentation.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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What Causes Severe Pain In The Ankle After Placing A Rod?

Hello, I have studied your case history. You will need X ray of foot with ankle. There is possibility of impingement of implant along soft tissue As bone union is complete and implant is producing pain you can remove implant consulting your doctor Clinical examination is important to know site of pain. You can also send x ray photo on my profile. Till time take medication like analgesic and apply crepe bandage. Do ice fomentation. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.