I had surger 7weeks ago on my ankle with a plate on the outside and two pins on the inside ankle. Six days ago I was given clearance to begin putting weight on it as I felt up to it, or it became painful or tiring. First two days didn t do much. Gradually I began doing more, but still had my scooter with me. My house has stairs and for the past three days I was able to slowly walk down and up one time a day to get to work and back. Yesterday I became very tired in the evening and noticed that my normal swelling that appears at the end of the day had not gone down by morning. I went to work yesterday, but didn t walk on it much, came home, elevated it, and iced it. Went to bed and it felt fine. Went to bed and have just woken up with a hot sensation. Got up to look and it feels hot, still swollen, and kind of red. The plate feels warm. I don t feel it as painful, but very uncomfortable. I haven t been taking my naproxen regularly, so I just took two to get it into my system and will take another in 8hours. Anything else I should do? An ice pack? So, I m searching before I call my doctor in the morning.
Hello I have read your query, As per your history there can be infection around surgical site. Or non-union at fracture site. You may need to consult your treating doctor for clinical examination and further investigation. You may need blood investigation like CBC, ESR and PCR all non-invasive. Improve your immunity by healthy diet exercises, yoga, herbs. For early recovery Chat Doctor. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.