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I feel a burning burning sensation in fractured ankle after 3 years after healing. it started with a electric shock like sensation around the fractured area which lasted for 3-4 seconds. i have difficulty walking as there is this burning pain.please advis
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Ankle pain: may need to get an xray and check for degenerative changes . Possibly a nerve test to see if you have an inflamed nerve in the ankle as well from the trauma. Anti inflammatories may help as well.
Answered 3/18/2015
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