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Ankle swollen for 3 yrs now after surgery and stiff. scar remained brownish in color. metal rods , screws, and plate still inside.
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Time to Re-evaluate.: Sounds like too much jingle and not enough jangle. The best remedy is to have your ankle thoroughly examined by an ankle expert. Two opinions would not be out of the question.
Answered 8/25/2015
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ANKLE SURGERY: Sometimes, after ankle surgery, people just stay swollen forever. Or, it could be the hardware, Get a new x-ray.
Answered 3/24/2017
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