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I got ligament damage in my left ankle after a fall but it is swollen and bruise and deformed and painful and can't get it warm even with socks on

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Consult a physiotherapist. ...  Read More

I have consulted a ortho doc. last week. He put POP for my leg and ankle portion. The very next day after it dried, it was very loose and not holding my leg tight. The purpose of putting POP was totally waste. The doc. said to put crepe bandage on POP to make it hold grip. Then he opened the POP very next day and stretched it and tied crepe bandage

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A temporary slab for 5 days is important at first as the swelling definitely reduced with rest. Once swelling is down (say 1 week with slab) then a plaster if put (synthetic or POP) ...  Read More

Need ankesurgery injury to the ligaments and achillea tendons. Need surgery with orthoscopy. For ankle

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What has exactly happened. Can u please tell me in details. ...  Read More

Hi I was playing football recently and my left ankle got twisted as I fell on the ground Still I kept Playing and when I came back home my left ankle was paining badly inside part of ankle I thought it was normal pain and wore a crepe bandage and continued playing cricket etc. Then pain was severe and I did xray and consulted ortho doctor He put

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In my opinion you should start taking physiotherapy treatement where muscles are conditioned which are currently stiff due to immobalisation. ...  Read More

Hello, I’ve had a grade 3 ligament injury between my toe & ankle. It was in cast for 3 weeks. Post which had physiotherapy for a week. It’s almost been 4 months and I still have trouble walking. Can’t put much weight on my leg. My doc said it will take 3-4 months. Is it normal? Should I take a second opinion? Please advise! Thank you!

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Ideal time for immobilisation in ankle sprain 4 weeks. I do not think your condition will improve further without any intervention. Try PRP or intralesional steroids to reduce pain and swelling , alon ...  Read More

I'm suffering for 2yrs.My right leg ankle ligament tear due to the ankle sprain(inversion type). My doctor verified my x-ray and said nothing is prob need some recovery time but after 2yrs also the pain there. I can walk freely but couldn't run and and giving force action to my ankle its hurting. Pls suggest me

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Ligament tears usually heal by 2-3 months. Even after 2 years if you still have pain then it is something to worry about. If the xray is normal, it may not be bony injury. It may be injury related to ...  Read More

What should I do when my ligament is damaged and I feel very weak when I try to walk after I fell once.

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Get operated to have a stable joint . ...  Read More

I had an ankle hair line fracture on 6 September. I wore my plaster for 15 days as per the suggestion of doctor. It has been about 27days. Now I wear ankle brace and use a stick for walking. After how many days can I turn towards my normal life and quit using my stick?

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Gradually under supervision ...  Read More

My left knee ligament damaged , actually it was happened before six years, I have taken treatment but pian still persisting..

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Hi. . Kindly get back with cler history and investigations taken at the time if injury... What ligament got damaged and tibwhat level.. I can help you to get your pain under control and rehab as well. ...  Read More

I SUFFERING FROM ANKLE LIGAMENT SINCE LAST 04 MONTH I AM ALSO PLAYING CRICKET LAST 18 YEARS I AM FAST BOWLER ALSO

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Hai u can play cricket as long as ur healthy no issues but for ur ligament pain u need to visit a nearby Physio and se how faar is condition is ...  Read More

I had a fall and damaged my ligament. Had a cast for 3 weeks , now cast is off but I still can't walk. What to do?

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Kindly visit my clinic for proper examination & evaluation of your disability. ...  Read More

I had complete tear of the mid anterior talo fibular ligament with joint effusion in 2018 and had recovered well with my normal routine but suddenly it started paining and it is very difficult for me to bear weight and walk without any ankle binder.

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Need Clinical Examination Visit nearest orthopedic surgeon May need Fresh MRI Scan ...  Read More

Hi...my self saloni , im suffering from injury in my right ankles ligament tear with hemotoma. It been 5 month but my swelling was nhi cure I'm following all the procedure give my doctor (Price) treatment but swelling was still their my up down movement of ankle is only 70% working. I just want to know how much time it take to heal ligament. An

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Avoid ankle movement,better to use brace and consult an orthopaedic doctor,for thorough clinical diagnosis ...  Read More

30 year old female. Mom of 2 little daughters (4 years old and 1.5 year old ) has got my right ligament ankle pain back after 6 months . October 18, 2006 myself and my father met with an accident where auto bombarded with our Suzuki vehicle and we were thrown out of vehicle, and the bike fell on my leg (right ankle) . The right ankle swelled and n

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

I had my ankle surgery done on 30th Aug. Got my plaster off on 7th Oct. my surgery suggested to start physiotherapy. I have been on physio since then and its been a month. I can now walk with a walking stick but i can walk slowly only. I can also walk without any support slowly. My physiotherapist says not to walk much even when I'm comfortable doi

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Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospita ...  Read More

Hi While coming down from steps my right ankle got twisted and we found out severe damage in ATFL. Got a fiber cast for 8 weeks and got it removed couple of days before and currently using a ankle brace and also physio has been suggested for 6 weeks. Now the issue is there is a huge swelling around ankle and post physio and also after trying to wa

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You need specific exercises medicines good posture complete cure Consult me search browse on goggle practo Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon 42 years expertise G ...  Read More

May I know what would be the recovery time after lasik, when can I return to work and use my laptop.

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4to 5 weeks. ...  Read More

I wanted to get an idea about the procedure for mulit ligament tear (ACL and MCL) surgery. Also the recovery time after the surgery.

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For ACL tears usually another tendon is sacrificed from around the knee which is of lesser importance and used to make a new ACL in the knee by making tunnels in the bones and fixing the ligament insi ...  Read More

I twisted my rt ankle 8 months back, was having pain and stiffness. MRI showed partial atfl tear moderate grade. Suggested brostom gould procedure for ligament reconstruction. Went through the surgery 2 months back and had plaster with complete bed rest for 45 days. Now after 65 days doctor adviced to walk by putting full body weight. But I see sw

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Kindly consult the surgeon who operated on you. ...  Read More

Hello sir, I injured my left ankle ligament in 2017 and still I am having problem with the same. Whenever there is stress on my ankle, cold climate, stretching or any kind of exercise leads to pain.

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Hi Consult directly with me through Practo for detail discussion, history , treatment plan and prescription. Here u can chat or can do audio or video call . Click on this link and get connected wi ...  Read More

I had teared up my ankle ligaments after falling down while playing football. Upon consulting the doctor, he plastered my ankle and advised me rest alongside medicines. I am attaching herewith the prescription paper. He further told me to visit again after 10 days for changing up of plaster which would be put on for a further of 10 days. He told me

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Plaster needs to be continued for total of 3 weeks usually plaster needs to be changed after the first 10 days because as the swelling subsides plaster becomes loose and needs to be reapplied snugly. ...  Read More

Does "warm water therapy" and "immobilization" helps in partial ATFL tear of ankle as my ligament is not healed yet with same pain even after 3months of injury???

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Send photo of your ankle and foot front and side view and photo report of X-ray ...  Read More

She had a ankle ligament tear on 11th March, no hairline fracture seen in x-ray (no MRI done). Took complete bed rest for seven days After that started attending office with synthetic cast on. Her legs were in plaster for around 45 days Now 10 days out of cast But still having pain, swelling occurs after a day, can't walk properly. What may b the

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First of all, who is "she" your referring to? , How did the injury occur? what is the reason both her legs are put in plaster, and how did she attend office like that? and why 45 days? Get it re-check ...  Read More

My friend had recently gynecomastia surgery.how much time taken for recovery? Does he had good shape after surgery?

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Homeopathy medication is safe and effective. U can take online consultation for your problems. Will guide you n treat you. Dr Merlin ...  Read More

My ankle was twisted 5 mnts back , had a swelling and ligament tear , still i have pain and stiffness in my ankle while walking.

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Most common ankle ligament tear is Atfl ligament tear Best time to treat ankle ligament is after you have the injury with plaster application for 3 weeks. After that it becomes chronic tear Still get ...  Read More

I have got injurey in my right ankle but now the injury is ok but i am facing problem in walking ...The ligaments of the right ankle are broken please suggest what to do

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Hi. Ankle sprain usually involves ATFL, deltoid and CFL ligaments of ankle. The severity of your ankle sprain determines your treatment. In any case an acute injury with swelling in the ankle would su ...  Read More

While playing badminton i have got my both ankles hurt and consulted orthopedic for the pain and swelling. Doctor told me that it is ligament fiber tearing and not to play for 2 weeks. I have taken complete rest for 2 weeks and started walking slowly after that with little pain. Now its been almost a month and still i am getting pain and swelling v

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Hi. Please know that ankle ligaments take 3-6 weeks to heal up after you do adequate immobilization that is by cast. As if you don't immobilize the joint then it would cause your ankle to move with ev ...  Read More

I have a ankle ligament tear, my doctor has prescribed fraqwik and cab 13. Is it the right medicine?

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Yes ...  Read More

I suffered from a hairline fracture and also tear of some ligaments, fifteen days back,i had a blood test which indicated high uric acid (7.5) and high ESR (22). Doctor prescribed fabiostat for uric acid, rejoint t, recef o, neucoxia d3. My uric acid has lowered down to 4 and movement in my ankle has increased. Although, there has been a sharp pain

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My ankle ligament was partially torn while playing football and now it's healed after 3 months rest. Can anyone tell me how can I get back to ground and start playing slowly? After how much time I can run in speed? Do I need to use ankle brace while playing football?

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Laser physiotherapy best option for healing ...  Read More

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