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A member asked:

If i remove a plate and 6 screws from my ankle what will the recovery process entail?

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Bone healed already: Hard ware was removed as the bone healed to optimal level , now only skin and subcutaneous tissue has to heal , will take short couple of wks , speak to your surgeon when to resume full activity

Dr Isiorho agreed

Answered 9/30/2013

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As long : As incision is healed and sutures are out. Likely 2 weeks or so.

Dr Hendrix and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/1/2013

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I had surgery for a screw to be put in to help heal my broken ankle and then had it removed, but I still have pain sometimes. Any suggestions?

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Does screw removal from ankle require a cast? Screws removed from bone

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I had my plate and screws removed from my right ankle 12 days now but my dr does not want me put any weight on it as he had to shave off bone.

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Should ankle plates and screws be removed in younger patients even if they cause no problems due to a risk for later fractures or chronic infections?

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I had a plate and 7 screws removed from my ankle one week ago, 3 years after a fracture. I am weight bearing from start, but was sent home with a boot. I have been walking also without it. Is there any benefit to the boot other than added protection?

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