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Posted 1/7/2015 1:29 AM (GMT 0)
Hey!

I'm a 28 year old active male who after several sprains and a break on my right ankle went in for a scope 7 weeks ago due to ongoing pain issues in one spot. They found a bone fragment (loose body) and did a bunch of scar tissue removal (debridement). I'm able to walk now and doing physical therapy twice a week but I have a bunch of pain (only with weight) in the same spot where they removed the bone fragment (the ankle crater) and also at the site of the scar where the instruments went in. Surgeon says pain should go away in 3 months but it doesn't seem to be improving (only ankle range of motion is improving). Has anyone had these kinds of setbacks? Any advice?

Thanks,

Pat in Canada
Posted 1/7/2015 4:15 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Pallet40,
Welcome to the group. That poor ankle has been through the ringer. I can imagine you are in pain. I am thrilled to hear you say rom is improving, that is excellent!!

I am not a doctor, but do I see them on a regular basis. :-)
From my personal experiences, I don't think that anything that gets broken will ever be the same! when we mess up parts of our bodies we pay for it even after we have "healed." For me 100% is a laughable dream not a reality. I would certainly let your Dr and PT know. They know your injury and prognosis.

Anyhow, I am sure you will find lots of info here. These folks are wonderful and are great support.
Posted 1/7/2015 4:27 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Pat & welcome to the forum. Seven weeks out since surgery, that is not long at all. You are still in the healing process on the inside of that ankle so yes, I would still expect to have some pain at this point.

Glad that the range of motion is improving that is a good sign. Keep up with your PT that is really important & try to be a little more patient, it sounds like you are on the right track. I know its hard to be patient when you are ready to get on with things.

Take care.
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