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Is Ankle Swelling A Symptom Of Arthritis?
10 years ago l broke my lateral malleolus over the years I occasionally get pain along my scar where the plate and pins are. This is also accompanied by swelling around the ankle. Is this an arthritis that I am developing or something else? I am a healthy 45 year old who regularly exercises. This pain and swelling seems to be getting worse this year.
Fri, 27 Dec 2019
Hello,
* As per my surgical experience, chances of post-traumatic bursitis is more likely diagnosis against arthritis.
* You must get discussion about need of an MRI of the ankle joint for the best possible evaluation and further management guidelines from your ortho surgeon.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
* As per my surgical experience, chances of post-traumatic bursitis is more likely diagnosis against arthritis.
* You must get discussion about need of an MRI of the ankle joint for the best possible evaluation and further management guidelines from your ortho surgeon.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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