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It feels tender to the touch (painful when I touch that spot of my leg) and I would say "warm to the touch", in comparison to my other normal ankle. The severe pain is unexplained. I can hardly walk on it, its so painful.
I went and had the metal work xrayed at the hospital but everything looks normal. Nothing has displaced. I dont understand then, what has changed and why am I in pain? Ive been told to keep it warm and rub iburofen gel on it.
Does anyone have any ideas on why suddenly my ankle/lower leg would become so painful?
Is there any chance that an old operation site could get infected with something?
Also, is there anyone who has had their hardware in their ankle for a long time (years) before having it removed? Please tell me if you have experienced or heard of something similar, or if you are a Dr?
Hello,
In some patients of internal fixation, metal implants can cause irritation to surrounding tissues. This may cause bursitis, tendonitis, or local irritation.This can happen immediately or long after surgery.As it is warm and tender to touch,so the possibility of an infection cannot be ruled out esp if you had any cut or scratch in the vicinity of the area in recent times.So I would suggest that you get an MRI of the area done which gives a fair idea about the soft tissue injury to the area.Then accordingly it can be planned whether the implant needs to be taken out or not.
Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional doubts.
In some patients of internal fixation, metal implants can cause irritation to surrounding tissues. This may cause bursitis, tendonitis, or local irritation.This can happen immediately or long after surgery.As it is warm and tender to touch,so the possibility of an infection cannot be ruled out esp if you had any cut or scratch in the vicinity of the area in recent times.So I would suggest that you get an MRI of the area done which gives a fair idea about the soft tissue injury to the area.Then accordingly it can be planned whether the implant needs to be taken out or not.
Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional doubts.