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I had total foot/ankle reconst. surgery and in pt i have no pain but i feel a need to crack my ankle when i stretch it i feel like i'm pinching nerves?

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Dr. Wenjay Sung answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Recovery time: It takes time to recover from surgery (sometimes a year). I'm glad to hear there's no pain and stretching your ankle tendons is normal, especially after disuse for a long period of time.

Dr Kass agreed

Answered 7/2/2013

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