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Suggest Remedy For Pain In Ankle Caused By A Bone Spur

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Posted on Tue, 29 Dec 2015
Question: I had surgery for a bone spur in my right ankle 3 years ago. I am now experiencing pain again in the same ankle. The surgery was to detach my achilles, remove the bone spur and then reattach the achilles. Could the bone spur come back again?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Alokkalyani (37 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi
it is true that bone spur can back again. but we should rule out other cause of ankle pain, get an X ray of ankle

hope this will help

take care

meanwhile you can take pain killer if require and hot water fomentation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Alokkalyani (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
welcome

Detailed Answer:
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Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Suggest Remedy For Pain In Ankle Caused By A Bone Spur

Brief Answer: yes Detailed Answer: Hi it is true that bone spur can back again. but we should rule out other cause of ankle pain, get an X ray of ankle hope this will help take care meanwhile you can take pain killer if require and hot water fomentation