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Ankle injury
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 friends and their parents have recommended going to the orthopedist, what are your thoughts on that?
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⢠Contrast Bath.It is a form of treatment where a limb or the entire body is immersed in warm water followed by the immediate immersion of the limb or body in ice water. This procedure is repeated several times, alternating hot and cold. Note that the treatment should always end in the ice water, as heat will induce the body's inflammatory response, while cold helps to decrease inflammation.
⢠Sports Taping.
⢠Gentle Stretching
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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 walking cast for 4-6 weeks.
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Persistent pain and swelling can be due to either fracture or ligament sprains.
Do not ignore injury or walk over injured limb.
Try taking rest for a week.
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