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Hi, i broke my ankle six months ago, a fib tib fracture. had osteochondral defect as well a month ago, but still looks deformed and is painful.
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Healing takes time: I don't know exactly what had or had not been performed, but it sounds like it was quite an injury. Subchondral fractures in themselves are plenty to deal with. Such a recovery can take a year. Such injuries require quite a regimen of physical therapy. Such concerns should be conveyed to your surgeon.
Answered 9/25/2016
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