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I had a trimolleonar fracture 8 months ago. i had surgery and a cast a few hours after the injury.i do all the physio and am told the surgeon did an excellent job. why am i still in so much pain?

Q: i had a trimolleonar fracture 8 months ago. i had surgery and a cast a few hours after the injury.i do all the physio and am told the surgeon did an excellent job. why am i still in so much pain?

: Complex fracture. I have no idea why you hurt now as have not seen X-rays and did not help with surgery, but suspect your surgeon can tell you. Keep a diary of pain. Your body is talking to you. Take notes and share with Drs.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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Complex fracture. I have no idea why you hurt now as have not seen X-rays and did not help with surgery, but suspect your surgeon can tell you. Keep a diary of pain. Your body is talking to you. Take notes and share with Drs.

Answered 5/7/2021

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A member asked:

I had a trimolleonar fracture 8 months ago. i had surgery and a cast a few hours after the injury.i do all the physio and am told the surgeon did an excellent job. why am i still in so much pain?

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