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Got knee fracture and now it is swelling
Got ankle fracture...it was cemented 4 months ago and it was removed but it is swelling...and some times its not...and similarly pain follows the same thing
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It's normal to have swelling. This is Becoz of deconditioned muscles around ankle due to long rest..Start working on ankle stretches and strengthening exercises over a period of 3-4weeks pain n swelling will come down
Next Steps
if pain doesn't subside even after exercising for 3 weeks then consult your orthopedic doctor
Health Tips
keep pillow below your ankle while sleeping ,avoid long hours of sitting and standing till swelling comes down
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