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I broke my ankle in 2place ortho dr said it's the worse break you can have 7 screws and 2 plates later and 7yrs later it hurts like crazy some days hard to walk. it didn't hurt at all when it broke .why didnt the ankle hurt when broke?

Q: i broke my ankle in 2place ortho dr said it's the worse break you can have 7 screws and 2 plates later and 7yrs later it hurts like crazy some days hard to walk. it didn't hurt at all when it broke .why didnt the ankle hurt when broke?

: You may have developed arthritis,extensive scar tissue or nerve damage years after the injury and your surgery. This is not uncommon. You could get a second opinion from an orthopedic specialist with special interest in chronic ankle injuries and pain. You may find one in an orthopedic department at a university hospital near you.

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You may have developed arthritis,extensive scar tissue or nerve damage years after the injury and your surgery. This is not uncommon. You could get a second opinion from an orthopedic specialist with special interest in chronic ankle injuries and pain. You may find one in an orthopedic department at a university hospital near you.

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Answered 5/24/2021

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A member asked:

I broke my ankle in 2place ortho dr said it's the worse break you can have 7 screws and 2 plates later and 7yrs later it hurts like crazy some days hard to walk. it didn't hurt at all when it broke .why didnt the ankle hurt when broke?

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