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Fractured ankle bad, seems i have developed peripheral neuropathy from it. this common??
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Can't happen: An ankle fracture cannot cause generalized peripheral neuropathy, although local nerves could be compromised by a severe fracture. More likely, peripheral neuropathy existed prior to,the fracture, and was discovered after it occurred.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Clarification: An ankle fracture does NOT cause a diffuse neuropathy but the local trauma to the bone could be associated with injury to nerves at the ankle such as posterior tibial through the flexor retinaculum over the inner ankle. This may result in tarsal tunnel syndrome.
Answered 1/5/2019
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