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Ankle sprain. LCR
I’ve got ankle sprain a month. Had plastered my ankle for a month and after it’s removal, ankle was still painful and swollen. Doctor gave some healing medicines and checked X-RAY for any soft tissue but nothing was found. He told it will take a months time and I can fee the warmth near ankle. I’m trying to walk slowly but get little pain on the injured part. What should I do next ? Does dipping my ankle in cold water after hot water a recommended method?
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Acute ankle sprains mostly consist of partial or complete tear of internal stabilising ligaments. These have a precarious blood supply and donot spare you of pain if they are incompletely immobilized.
Suggested treatment includes getting an MRI done post 2 weeks of plaster and medications.
Please keep your limb elevated and keep fingers moving. Tgis will help decrease swelling.
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If there is pain over injury site..post plaster, it indicates insufficient healing.
You can continue plaster for 2 weeks.
Dipping in hot or cold water can help reduce sweeping but not the internal pain due to insufficient healing.
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Dr. Sivaraman B
Orthopedic surgeon
28 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi, ligament injuries take 6 weeks to heal. If it is still painful you can wear walker boot for next two weeks. Walker boot mainly when you are walking. Swelling is common upto 6 months. You can start Physio 6 weeks from injury. Hope this helps.
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