Hi,

I could do with some insight and i'll try and him it short
Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture with dislocation Aug 09 and received ORIF, plate 11 pins and 2 screws to repair the damage. Cast & NWB for 8 weeks then a walking boot and various other issues.

The fracture took a long time to heal but pain continued so in Novemeber last year they removed the metalwork and an overgrowing piece of bone that had formed on my medial malleolus.
Did see a physio after this who just massaged from ankle and calf. ROM did improve once the metalwork was gone. I have stopped seeing the physio but still have real balance and strength problems.

X-ray in Jan this year show the extra bone was regrowing already.
The pain is near constant and my ankle clicks frequently so they sent me for a CT scan a few weeks ago which shows that the original fracture has healed (they were concerned it wasnt) but still needs some remodelling to be done where the pins were removed.

The consultant has now said I need an Arthroscopy?? and thinks it may be that the inside part of my Tibia is rubbing on the cartilage in my ankle. He is not 100% about this though.
I'm not sure what to expect after the procedure?
Will I need physio again? WIll they do more if they find something else is wrong?

17 months and counting and have no idea what to expect? I just dont want to be in pain anymore.
I dont know if anyone can give me any advice. I would be much appreciated.

Thanks

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