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Broken ankle painful 2 years later?

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Get exam: You need to have an exam to see if it is arthritis or even more remotely an non complete union of the fracture.

Answered 11/17/2013

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Dr. Steven Sheskier answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

Cartilage injury: Fractures of the ankle can result in post-traumatic arthritis either imediately or come on years later. Scar tissue and/or cartilage damage is the most common cause . See an orthopedic surgeon for eevaluation which may include plain x-rays, ct scan or mri.

Answered 9/1/2016

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