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Sprained ankle and foot
It's been 10 days I slipped in bathroom and developed pain and swelling , got X-ray done n it didnt show any serious injury , dislocation or anything, the pain is almost the same as the first day of injury, can't walk at all, have been taking medicines and applying tube but no relief so far
will b thankful to any suggestions
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There are 4 basic principle when u get sprained at ankle.
1) Rest to the part
2) cold pack/crush ice application within 1st 72 hrs
3) stabilizing and tightning the part through crepe bandage
4) keeping the leg of sprained ankle in elevated position.
No anti-inflammatory or pain killers would provide you relief as much as these basic tips.
Next Steps
10 days is a cause of concern...u need furthur investigations as many things are missed on XRays.
Resort back for proper advice and treatment.
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Dr Raviraj Francis
MPTh(Rehab),MPT(MSk).UK
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u must have sufferred an ankle sparian, which is a ligament injury of ankle. It usually takes 6 weeks to recover from such injuries,if proper care taken. follow instruction given by your orthopedic surgeon
Next Steps
pls avoid exertion on the ankle and use Ankle binder.
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Ankle sprain is common injury to ankle
Ankle has various ligaments which can be damaged apart from bones
The degree of ligament injury is difficult to be analysed on Xray
If it has not healed by now you should revisit your Orthopaedic Surgeon
He may advise you to undergo a MRI scan to further diagnose the degree of sprain
Next Steps
Use a ankle support
Keep leg elevated
Avoid weight bearing and take complete rest to allow ligaments to heal
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Sometimes ankle sprain take time to heal upto 3-6weeks depending upon severity of injury
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