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A member asked:

I had surgery 15yrs ago on my ankle it's possible to get loose body's in the ankle . how do that happen in the joints after 15 yrs .

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Yes: It is possible to get loose hardware after 15 years. The ankle joint is a joint that is in constant motion on a daily basis. Just like the hinge on a door gets loose after years of usage so does a a bone with hardware. You need to see your doctor and get x-rays that way you will be sure. If you have loose hardware and it bothers you it is pretty simple to have the hardware removed.

Dr Hettinger agreed

Answered 6/9/2013

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