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I broke ankle tib/fib year ago i got screws holding my ankle to my foot im developing arthritis in my ankle my life is shattered will it get better?
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Broken ankle: Please look up. Your ankle is broken, but not your life. For that matter your ankle is on the mend, healing more little by little everyday, under the guidance of the hardware that is holding it straight so that it can heal. Think of your life the same way. Find some things to hold your life straight, maybe a mentor or positive relative. And everyday focus on healing your life.
Answered 9/15/2014
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Stay positive: Some ankle fractures are very severe. They take a long time to improve. Many do get arthritis afterwards. You may have to have it monitored periodically. Physical therapy can help. You may need additional surgery if the joint gets significant arthritis. The good news is if it needs a fusion, the pain tends to go away.
Answered 9/14/2013
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