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I broke my ankle 11 days ago and have been put in a walking boot I can walk on it just fine but I have some pretty good bruises and part of my ankle is swollen. I was wondering what I can do it make this go away and if it is normal to have bruises and swelling for this long.

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Having bruises is normal, it indicates internal bleeding . Swelling takes around 2-3 weeks to go away... Keep affected leg elevated. ...  Read More

My ankle have been broken and I have put plaster on , it’s been only 10days, what if I remove the plaster ? Doctor suggested for 1 month , what is the consequences?

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Take vitamin d suplement ...  Read More

Ankle got broken in an accident, attaching xray below. No pain in movement only when touched. Joint can be moved.

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Please attach pre op x ray and full length x ray. How many days has it been since the surgery?? ...  Read More

Only my leg ankle is broken and the plaster is covering till my knee, can I cut the plaster till ankle is it necessary to leave it big

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You should not cut your plaster. It should be till knee. If you cut it till ankle it becomes useless ...  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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Consult an orthopaedician.you need detailed examination ...  Read More

Ankle got broken but my plaster is not placed correctly is it good to replaster it. Please suggest me

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do the x-ray before applying fresh plaster again ...  Read More

Can i start taking right after my ankle is broken and pluster done. Or any time limit like after 21 days i should start calcium.

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. You can start taking calcium supplements no problems in that. You will have to take rest for a few days. Don't put any stress over that ankle. Consult a ...  Read More

Badly sprained ankle in October. Was in walking boot for 7 weeks. Pain ever since I got out of it. Instability. Pain all over ankl, no loner localized pain. Ankle turns inwardly going up and down stairs because I can’t go heel to toe up and down them. I cant run without extreme pain and it hurts the longer I am standing on it or the more I’m moving

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Need clinical examination and detailed analysis via personal discussion. so, kindly consult me via paying through practo pay for elaborated discussion and treatment. ...  Read More

Sir had cracked my ankle, I had cut his plaster, after 22 days, after getting a hot band on it, it was swelling. Can I use the Ankle Brace ...

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3 weeks is too less a time for any fracture to heal. Plasters for a fracture are put for a minimum of 6-8 weeks before the fracture becomes stable. U can use an air cast or boot if the fracture is und ...  Read More

The doctor says the fibola or bone to the ankle from shin is broken and suggested a surgery Does it heal if we don't go for a surgery Or a surgery is necessary.

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Ya it will heal for sure but it's not sure that it will correlate as it is previously attached. So its better to go for surgery and then physiotherapy. ...  Read More

Fractured my ankle it's been 8 weeks almost since surgery physio started but my joint is complete stiff unable to put pressure on fractured leg and maintain balance, fibula bone was replace by titanium plate and other side of ankle also screws are put for support near tendon area ANY execercise to loosen the still muscles ? I try walking under my p

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To loosen the tight muscles you need to do proper graded stretches . Your physiotherapist can also work of soft tissue release techniques around the ankle joint and the calf region . The immobility mu ...  Read More

Sir, It has been observed that as per my office i had to sit long time in chair and due to this observed that my ankle get swell. I have to sit maximum time in chair in the office and last evening i observed my ankle get swelled . What is the reason behind swelling of my ankle. What is remedy. What medicine should i take.is it serious.plz reply i m

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Ankle swelling in young may be a marker for heart , kidney or liver disease or any nutritional deficiency ...  Read More

I am a 37 year old female and I am just getting treated for a sprained ankle. I had a fall some time ago and I just got to get some medical help. My ankles hurt like crazy and I want some quick relief. I want to know the sprained ankle recovery time and how long it will take for me to be pain-free completely.

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Severe pain gets reduced within 10-14 days normally. Total recovery takes 8-12 weeks ...  Read More

It was one week ago that I fell and sprained my ankle. Ever since then, I have taken medicines to ease the pain and even sought doctor’s treatment in order to cure my ankle sprain. However, there has been little to no changes in my recovery so far. I was just wondering how long does ankle sprain last? Can someone guide me?

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Need clinical examination and personal consultation ...  Read More

I am a 19-year old athlete. Last week I sprained my ankle due to an unfortunate fall. I am not able to practice for my upcoming competition due to this. Can you tell me how long it takes for a sprained ankle to heal completely? Also, what are most effective ways to cure a sprained ankle? I will highly appreciate any kind of help that you can provid

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4 weeks Rest Ice Pain medication ...  Read More

Need an ortho opinion for using a fracture boot. Now its my 45th day since operation.. Now im willing to use a fracture boot My orthologist doesnt have idea about it.. Need ur consultation If i should use which type shoe is recommended? Plz do answer.

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Hi, What kind of surgery have you undergone? Thank you. ...  Read More

I have a problem in my right ankle which faced a old comminuted fracture lateral malleolus with few foci of bone marrow edema and also getting a problem in ligaments so how should i free from this prblm . I faced this fracture from last 3 yrs

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You need further evaluation consult orthopaedic doctor ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, My SIL fell while walking broke her ankle yesterday, currently she is in UK.. Please find attached her xray report attached. Please let me know if she can travel to India for sergery. Also please suggest if sergery is necessary.. For now she has swelling and her leg is plastered..

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she definitely requires surgery. swelling can increase while travelling. she should keep her leg elevated until the surgery to avoid swelling. Best would be to undergo surgery there itself rather of t ...  Read More

I have a bruised ankle bone but it’s been 5 days now since I got an x-ray and 6 days since the injury occurred and I still can’t walk on it. But I’ve found that if I use a boot to walk I can do it, obviously it’s still painful but makes walking manageable. Is it okay to wear the boot and for how long? Also, I went to the hospital but a lot of frien

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Your history suggests high energy trauma. Try applying Ice packs. Keep affected limb elevated. Medications like Enzomac will help in swelling. Ligament sprains require immobilisation in form of walkin ...  Read More

I’m 20 years old and yesterday i got in a fight with my brother, after the incident I went out for a walk to cool off, on the way back I started feeling pain in my ankle (I assume it’s after the adrenaline started wearing off) and upon getting home I couldn’t stand on my leg, I don’t know if I have fractured, sprained or broke my ankle, I have swel

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Ankle sprains are fairly common due to twisting injuries. X rays are required to rule out any fractures. ...  Read More

My dad is ckd and sugar patient..he had is tibia bone fracture 2days back..one of da doctor advices boot. Does boot is best or cast is best for healing?

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Both will work ...  Read More

Hi. My friend once had a badly broken ankle, requiring a metal implant. It has of course healed, but he is now feeling pain and having problems with flexibilty and swellinf. Is it best to have the hatdware removed and also go for physio therapy sessions to get it back to almost 100℅?

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It depends on what implant it is , Consult a physiotherapist and an Orthopaedic surgeon ...  Read More

Its 74 days from bimaleolar ankle, xray shows not fully joint a gap is there but still feel pain like needle is poking from inside when I give certain weight. How much weight I should give to it (till that pain?). How can it heals fast pls suggest.

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Partial weight on ankle can be started, With stik. Please do ice therapy for 20 minutes twice a day for 15 days. Take cushion in your sleeper,. ...  Read More

Its 58 days if my bimolleolar ankle in an accident. And plaster removed almost 15days in xray its show one side joined but in fibula still yet to joint a part. When I try to walk with crutch ankle become quite reddish and swets. Please advice should I excerise, walk or wait for few days. Please advice.

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Better to get back to your operating surgeon and follow what he says. Trust your doctor. ...  Read More

I broke my ankle about 2 months ago and a week ago I slipped and fell on my crutches in a puddle and put weight on it by accident I heard a crack and I'm really freaking out right now it feels weird and I'm kinda in pain. My toes feel numb

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If there is a fracture you should take rest. ...  Read More

My bimolellar ankle. Its 40 days. One side got joint other side not. My plaster removed still have pain and swelling. When should start excersize. Please suggest

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Must consult an orthopaedician before starting weight bearing ...  Read More

4 weeks ago I got kicked by a boy in my class in my ankle I was brought to the hospital and I got a cast as the doctors said I broke my ankle. I got my cast off 2 days ago and I can't walk because it hurts. I can move my ankle and everything but I just can't walk on it. Is 4 weeks to early to get a cast off?? Please help

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normally iys takes 6 to 7 week for fracture to heal and repeat xray to be seen ...  Read More

Is my ankle broken, fracture or sprained. It is severely swollen, sharp pain, bruising and redness, and when I put weight on the ankle my entire foot moves to one side making my ankle uneven. I hear cracking sounds when I attempt to walk on it. I rolled it when stepping out of the tub, the pain is pretty pain espically when apply weight or touchi

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Dear madam. Please see a orthopaedic surgeon or nearest a and e .. asap. In the meantime avoid putting any weight on the ankle and elevate on pillow. Don't not hang foot. Try to keep it elevated as mu ...  Read More

Hello sir...my name is Anil..my right ankle joint is paining since last 4yrs I can walk but can't run ....if there is any a little stone on the way under my foot I will fell down ...my ankle got deflected all time and then a huge pain ....it always release sound like ''TAK TAK TAK""....can it be cured ..please....

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lots of possibilities exist only after arriving at diffrential can we say right now use ankle support or brace till you meet a doctor ...  Read More

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