Hello All!

8 years ago I had a metal rod and screws at my ankle and by me knee put in after a tib/fib fracture. After a recent jump rope session I experienced a significant amount of pain around the original break area and ankle screws. Along with bruising around the ankle and swelling.

I did see the ortho, and after xrays he advised removing the ankle screws and shaving down the bone. So, I have surgery pending few days after the appointment the pain is worsening and spreading up the whole rod!

It's more of a shocking/swelling pain. Needless to say I cannot run at the time either. Has anyone experienced similar or even gone through screw removal? I'll be calling him back in a few here but I'm hoping someone has a personal experience to share.