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Su fractured her ankle 7 months ago and had surgery (while traveling in spain). she has incisions on both the outside and inside of her ankle, and a plate was put in on the inside. she has very bad nerve pain from the inside incision. this nerve is a sens

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Needs to see doc: Needs to see a competent orthopedist and have xrays and and exam. May need a revision.

Answered 10/17/2014

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A member asked:

Su fractured her ankle 7 months ago and had surgery (while traveling in spain). she has incisions on both the outside and inside of her ankle, and a plate was put in on the inside. she has very bad nerve pain from the inside incision. this nerve is a sens

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Michel answered

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