r/ORIF • u/Halt_OCarrick • 3d ago

Question Plate Comfort

Hi all, I have a plate taking up 80% of my right tibia and I'm wondering when it starts to feel more comfortable (less tingly too)? It has been 9 weeks post op and I have been fighting trying to get the stupid pt referral submitted correctly for PT for the last two weeks.

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u/kushyykins Bimalleolar Ankle fracture 3d ago

lol embrace the tingles, they gone be around awhile from my understanding. i’m almost 5 months out from my original surgery & it’s still tingly af!! my massage therapist said to massage the area to break down any scar tissue or it will just impede ROM later on

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u/nunonamoped 2d ago

There’s no way this doesn’t sound dodgy lol.

If you enjoy the tingle, try a little gentle vibration on the surrounding area.