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My medial malleolus was fractured during trekkers vs pedestrian on 5/4. i got an orif on 5/8 and got two screws.the md wants me pwb in a boot. there is no pain in the ankle, but the medial knee hurts. is it normal?

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Hard to say: It could be from the injury it could be from the position during surgery, it could be from the weight of the boot.

Answered 5/18/2013

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Knee pain: First i would have the knee evaluated for a possible meniscus i njury, or a medial collateral ligament strain. The other possibility is compensation with the pwb on the medial side the leg, placing stress to medial aspect of the knee.

Answered 6/11/2013

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Dr. Wenjay Sung answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Early PWB?: Not sure if i read that correctly, but it's only been less than 2 weeks after an ankle orif and you are pwb in a boot? If you're having pain in the knee, the boot may be off setting your balance and your hip might be next. Usually i wouldn't let my pts walk until i see bone healing on x-ray after orif (usually 6 weeks), but i hope that helps!

Answered 5/18/2013

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