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Cause For Pain In The Ankle After Fusion?
I have been told that my ankle fusion was un sucessful. there is too much movement in my right ankle and I am in constant pain. I don t know what to do. Do you have any ideas? I know that my family is getting tired of my complaining, but frankly i idon t care. they aren t the ones in pain.
Mon, 17 Dec 2018
Hi,
After ankle fusion we do not expect increase in the pain or movements at the ankle joint. I suggest you get the X-rays to confirm the fusion and meet your orthopedic surgeon for further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Gopal Goel,
Orthopaedic Surgeon
After ankle fusion we do not expect increase in the pain or movements at the ankle joint. I suggest you get the X-rays to confirm the fusion and meet your orthopedic surgeon for further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Gopal Goel,
Orthopaedic Surgeon
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