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Ankle sprain
I have talofibular ligament sprain and soft tissue injury with swelling.. doctor prescribed me synthetic plaster...but the day after plaster bruises occur below the finger (the edge of plaster)..and it increases...but I don't have any numbness in my toe finger . Why bruising occurred?
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Some amount of bruising is normal with ligament sprains. As long as your pain doesn't increase and there is not much of swelling you may continue the plaster cast advised by your treating orthopaedic surgeon
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Keep the limb elevated over a pillow while sitting or lying down to decrease the chances of further swelling
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Avoid bearing excessive weight on the affected limb if possible.
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It is because of the bruising from the initial injury.
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As long as there are not any wound or pain continue the cast and keep the limb elevated.
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Dr. Rajinder K Sharma
Orthopedist
43 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Continue cast it is normal to have bruise after injury there are specific medicines for it Consult me search browse on goggle practo Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine surgeon 42 years expertise Govt retd Hod/Director now practice at chandigarh at ——— Sarhind Orthopaedic Multispeciality medical centre sco 23 sector 33 d Chandigarh main market near Terrace garden
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Dr. Parteek Bansal
Orthopedic surgeon
8 yrs exp
Gurgaon
It's a natural phenomenon nothing to be scared off.
Just continue the plaster for 2 weeks and then review
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Dr. Samuel Manoj Cherukuri
Orthopedic Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Kakinada
Bruising is due to blood from the sprained ligament seeping towards the toes
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keep the limb elevated over pillow while sleeping
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if pain increases or wounds occur around the plaster consult doctor
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