Is it normal to have pain in the back of the foot half a month after having a plate removed from the heel bone?

The pain in the back of the foot after half a month of heel plate removal is usually normal. The pain in the back of the foot after half a month of heel plate removal may be due to the fact that after the internal fixation of the fracture is taken out, the bone resumes its weight-bearing capacity, and there will be a certain degree of pain due to the stress, that is to say, the pain in the back of the foot. This is a manifestation of initial discomfort, which is generally normal and not a cause for concern. Afterwards, with the gradual restoration of the normal force relationship, the bone will adapt to the load bearing again, the dorsal bone pain symptoms will gradually disappear. Therefore, in the early stage of heel bone plate removal, try not to do too much activity, avoid strenuous exercise, and gradually carry out activities better. If the symptoms of pain in the back of the foot are not relieved after half a month of heel plate removal, or accompanied by other symptoms, you should go to the hospital in a timely manner, and give targeted treatment after clarifying the cause.