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Ankle sprain with ligament tear
I injured my right ankle on 20th February, it is a month now. Extreme pain and swelling had lasted for a few days only. I had consulted an orthopedist and was prescribed, flexilace (aceclofenac+paracetamol) tablets, flexilace ointment, crepe bandage and an ankle splint to wear. The oral medication I had taken for about 5 days. The ointment (using volini now), crepe bandage and ankle splint I am still using. However, at present, though the pain is substantially less; I can't walk fully comfortably and neither has the ankle gone back to its original flexibility. Over the last week I had to go run a few errands as I live alone and that required some walking. There seems to be resurfacing of some pain specifically in the ankle and also calf and thigh muscles. This has been happening on days I am walking or climbing stairs; it doesn't pain while in action but many hours later it feels sore. My main concern is, is my recovery normal? Or should I take a 2nd opinion?
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Hi.. Your recovery is good.. After your ankle injury you need to get back Normal range in the joint and flexibility... Which has not happened in your case... Muscle imbalance around the ankle is responsible for this pain and soreness.. I recommend you to kindly met a physio t get back your mobility and range ..through proper rehabilitation.. You should be Nirmal in couple if weeks Hope this is helpful for you Revert back in case you need any further clarification...
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