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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

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

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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There seems to be a fracture of Distal end of fibula. Kindly upload lateral, mortise view x-ray of ankle joint for further evaluation. ... 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

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

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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Completely understand your situation but nothing to worry. 1) First of all were you adviced to Fully weight best or half weight bear!? 2) How many days since surgery!? 3) Apart from the fracture op ... 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 broken big toe, and I am in a walking boot. I have engagement pictures this weekend, and that would make my brale 3 weeks old. Could I slip my foot in a small heEl shoe, just to take pics, and get back to my boot?

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Try doing it gradually. ... Read More

Hi doctors, I've been experiencing pain while standing and walking. I know my posture is at fault too, because I stand with all weight on one leg, usually my left one, which is where the pain is happening. It's mostly around my ankle on the outside, and the bottom of my feet. Please let me know what it is and what I can do to fix this, there's no s

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This may be due to ankle or foot strain from uneven weight bearing and prolonged standing on one leg. ... Read More

For the last 2 days, I started walking for an hour to improve my health. I realized my right ankle is paining as long as I walk. I had the same pain whenever I used to exercise/run. What do i do? I really want to get my health up. I had taken tests in 2020 and Vitamin B12 (98), Lynphocytes were 45, ANC was low (1932), Vitamin D (23.10). Let me kn

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The pain could be due to tendinitis or joint You need to see the orthopaedic doctor for clinical examination and management Your test done in 2020 may not be relevant with the current condition ... 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

Dr iam 34 years woman two weeks back while walking on road. I was wearing a slight hills . Frist sliped in side but yesterday. By the way it's my left ankle.

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There is a possibility of ankle sprain on left side.. with may be some ligament injury. ... Read More

She has pain in ankle of leg while walking. MRI has done showing tumor. What should have to do. Is necessary to surgery.

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Share x-rays or ctscan ... Read More

My mom is suffering from pain in her ankle when she is stepping/walking. She feels like her ankle has more mass at bottom and swelling. problem is worst in morning on waking up. She also complains joint pain at shoulder occassionally which lasts for several days.

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Arthritis ... 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

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

I have a broken ankle and I had surgery, they put plates and screws. Whenever my ankle is elevated or resting on a Bed, it doesn't pain that much but whenever it's hanging down or whenever I am walking it hurts a lot. Is it normal or ???

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It's normal for initial 3-6 weeks. Then pain and swelling should come down. ... 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

My ankle sprained around 7-8 times in 2 months,also, I took an MRI which says there is an avulsion fracture in atfl of my left ankle . I took rest for 3 months and took medicines, but when now I started playing football the ankle is paining while walking. Also I feel some looseness in ankle when I do Inversion .I have seen upto 3 different doctors

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It is now good to dont play any game now.Consult a good orthopaedic surgeon for better management of the case. Take 1)Ruta 1m -2 drops daily in morning for 6 days 2)P.Ivy 200- 2drops daily in evening ... Read More

Last week Tuesday felt from bike, My right ankle got swelled and while lifting the foot and walking i am getting pain at ankle and swelling too, but able to walk. while felt from bike consulted general doctor he written antibiotic, PainKiller, swelling related tablets consulted doctor again he told that is normal swelling. now 10 days over but stil

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Stretch Calves Get a custom made insole. Hams Stretching. Sports Taping. Hot Fomentation. ... Read More

Whenever I walk, my ankles pain. It started 6 months with an ankle twist but x-ray and MRI of that ankle didn't show any significant damage. Other ankle also started paining since last one month. Got x-ray and MRI done for my back as per some doctors suggestions. No pain in joints.

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Keep doing ice therapy, Send me your reports and films. Thank you ... 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

While walking on the footpath, i misstepped and my left ankle twisted inward. The pain was sharp and I could not weight bear on that leg. At home after some ice and pain relieving gel, I can walk on my toes without pain. I can stand on that foot with a little pain, but tolerable.

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You need to go and see a doctor. This may be a sprain or a small fracture or something that needs attention. ... Read More

I feel acute pain in ankle joints, even little uneven surface causing acute pain, Very uncomfortable while walking, limping, unstable, sometimes reflex after slight impact. No stamina to walk longer, and walking has become very uncomfortable and painful, is this because of sitting long or vitamin

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You may have ankle arthritis...need a xray to diagnose it ... 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

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

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