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Ankle fractured 2years ago.. since in pain , feeling numbeness, cramping and i keep hearing a cracking soun. do i need surgery?

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Dr. Clarence Lyons answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See a doctor: I would suggst you see a doctor and get an examination and x-rays and see what is going on. Surgery can not be told without getting it checked.

Answered 5/18/2015

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Followup: Followup with your orthopedic doctor for further advice for ongoing care. Do not weight bear if you are having pain. All the best.

Answered 6/11/2015

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Dr. Nayana Trivedi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Needs Examination: First of all you need to get examined by the Orthopedic /or your PCP and decide about the Xary and then the determination of surgery:-)

Answered 6/11/2015

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Need an X-ray: what kind of fracture? did it heal completely? may need a follow up X-ray to see if it is completely healed. If xrayis negative then you might want to get a soft tissue study like an mri

Answered 11/23/2015

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