Question: About two weeks ago a cut myself across an old scar (fx repair, left ankle, under the plate). It is very painful and seems to be very sensitive. It is slightly red and not too warm and there is no sign of discharge. (There is some swelling, but my ankles swell when I sit too long). But I have referring pain now, like to the bottom of my foot and toes. Should I be concerned or have maybe I have irritated a nerve? Is this common with scars?

I am not sure of the depth of the cut maybe a 1/4" ..but like I said I do not know for sure.
I can still walk but I can really feel the soreness/pain in my foot/ankle. The cut seems to be in a place where it bends.
While fixing my computer I had the face plate off, as you know the computer is made from sharp sheet metal. I was walking by and I cut it. I was very busy at the time and didn't really pay too much attention to it. I knew I cut it, I looked at it and that was about it, until it started to heal. About 5 days ago I had my husband look at my ankle and it looked like I had sprained it; swollen and bruised around the ankle bone and to the top of the joint. Weird. I know I didn't sprain it.
Last night I started putting a water. I have not taken any medication for this.
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I am just no understanding the intensity of the pain if it is a soft tissue injury.. Does it have anything to do with the fact that it is on a scar?

Thank you! You have helped tremendously.