There are usually no sequelae after the removal of a broken ankle nail, but if care is not adequate, infections etc. may occur. When the nail is removed, the fracture is usually healed to a high degree, and the ankle will gradually recover after the nail is removed. If the ankle fracture is more serious, usually need to carry out the steel nail internal fixation, when the fracture is basically healed, can be removed by the doctor, usually will not have sequelae, but if not pay attention to the wound care after the operation, it will be easy to appear wound infection, and the steel nail just removed may produce a certain degree of pain, with the healing of the soft tissues of the pain symptoms can disappear. After the removal of the ankle nail must pay attention to wound care, to avoid infection, but also pay attention to rest, avoid excessive weight bearing in the short term, if any discomfort after the removal of steel nails, you should consult a doctor in a timely manner.