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What Causes Nerve Compression Pain After Ankle Repair Surgery?
Question: I broke my ankle and had repair surgery (a plate and 8 screws - incision both inside and outside of right ankle) 9 days ago. I was having a nerve compression pain with the splint(s). My splint was removed and replaced once and I still had nerve compression pain so two days ago I was transitioned into a walking boot. My question is how much weight can I put on my ankle. When will I be able to put more weight on my ankle? As you can imagine my arms and left leg are pretty sore for bearing all my weight. For mobility I'm using crutches (aka torcher devices!) a walker and wheelchair when possible. Since receiving the boot I am only "touching down" for stability with my right foot.
Brief Answer:
3 weeks rest is needed after surgery.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
After an internal fixation of the ankle joint it takes at least 6-8 weeks for the bones to heal completely. You need to avoid weight bearing for at least 3 weeks after the surgery so that the bones at least start healing. After 3 weeks you can be allowed a partial weight bearing. Gradually you can shift to full weight bearing in another 1-2 weeks if it is painless.
Be careful to remove the boot while resting and take a calcium rich and a high protein diet for proper and early healing.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
3 weeks rest is needed after surgery.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
After an internal fixation of the ankle joint it takes at least 6-8 weeks for the bones to heal completely. You need to avoid weight bearing for at least 3 weeks after the surgery so that the bones at least start healing. After 3 weeks you can be allowed a partial weight bearing. Gradually you can shift to full weight bearing in another 1-2 weeks if it is painless.
Be careful to remove the boot while resting and take a calcium rich and a high protein diet for proper and early healing.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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