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[quote=Anonymous]Yes, I have a plate and 5 screws on the outside of my ankle and 2 long screws on the inside. My surgery was 23 yrs ago but I definitely can feel the heads of the longer screws - and I can see them. There is such a fine layer of skin over your ankle there. The plate actually sits on a nerve in my leg and if I hit it - which happens probably 2-3 times per year it hurts enough to make me nauseous. The pain you are feeling at night should eventually disappear. I cannot remember how long it took maybe 6 months? I ran a marathon about 18 mos post surgery with no real issues. My dad also had the surgery about a year after I did. He received PT but had the same basic experience that I did. You can see the outside of his screws and plates as well. Neither of us have had any further issues over the past 2 decades. Both of us are very active. I can’t speak to the rash because I did not experience that. Good luck with your recovery! [/quote]
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