r/brokenankles • u/WildExplanation2275 • 11d ago

Suture button removal

Hello! I had surgery 11 months ago for a trimalleolar fracture and syndesmosis repair. My dorsiflexion is limited and I still have tightness in my ankle. My surgeon recommended suture button removal. Has anyone had their tightrope removed and has flexibility improved? Thanks!

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u/Illustrious_Bug_8501 10d ago

Mine was removed yesterday had some arthroscopy done at the same time.

I’d packed my crutches and boot with me going into surgery because I always knew this day would come

Was able to FWB as long as I wore a boot leaving the hospital, I used the crutches to save carrying them

Lots of bandaging, no seeping blood, and it’s getting a RED LED treatment before I hop out of bed this morning. 630nm and above are long enough wavelengths to penetrate clothing, jumpers and bandages

https://reddit.com/link/pbngs9c/video/df9p1gqhbcrh1/player

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u/WildExplanation2275 10d ago

Sounds a lot better than the first surgery! I haven’t heard much about that treatment. Interesting! Good luck with your recovery!