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Ankle Swelling Problem.
On Nov 29 2013 I met with an accident & broken my Left hand Ulna, Radial head & Radial head was removed also broken my Left Leg Tibia Bone multiple fracture just above ankle. On April 14 2017 Ulna plate & Screws was removed with this Leg Titanium Rod was also removed. When Titanium Rod was present in my leg I was having lot of ankle swelling. (CPN nerve was damaged & having foot drop. Fortunately recovered & got movements) Almost 23 months over After removing Titanium Rod also I'm ankle swelling problem. Will this swelling problem life long ? Please give suggestions. I'm hardly worried.
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Ankle swelling after a bad fracture like yours will take atleast 12 to 15 months to settle down with some niggling pain now and then. You have had a good course of treatment from your doctor and the good thing is your implants are removed only after healing of fractures . Why are you worried with swelling .you will do fine
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You are lucky that your fractures have united.
Keep a pillow under the foot and ankle.
Do ankle , fòot & toe exercises.
In due course of time, sweĺlings will settle down.
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Dr. Jyoti Singh Kapoor
Orthopedist
11 yrs exp
Delhi
Please share pictures of your recent X-rays, and foot/ankle and have a detailed consult regarding the problem
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