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I had surgery in jul12 and revision in nov12 for a broken fibula and ankle. i was nwb until feb13. in pt and having extreme swelling, is this normal?

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Dr. Amy Friedman answered

Specializes in Transplant Surgery

Severe break: You are describing much more than a straightforward broken ankle. A requirement for 2 operations and and 3 months without any weight bearing comes from a very severe fracture. There may also be some poor healing involved. In this situation, the small lymphatic vessels that help drain fluid out of the leg are also damaged. All of this contributes to swelling/edema. With time it should improve.

Answered 4/6/2013

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Swelling: This is not uncommon, try contrast baths and some compression from a otc ankle sleeve. It make take up to a year to get better and if fact if may be a little swollen forever which doesn't mean anything is wrong.

Answered 9/29/2016

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