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I had ankle surgery on the 6th of december, a plate and 2 pins were put in. is it normal for pain and swelling to still occur?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ankle: Your are 3 months post op and pain and swelling should be resolved. I would double check with your orthopedic surgeon.

Answered 2/25/2020

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