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Comminuted fracture base of 5th metatarsal.fractured was on 30 september and plaster released on 1 november. Now i have swelling in ankle
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Hi. Don't worry as foot and ankle swelling are known to persist for at least 2-3 months. It will go but you can apply ice fomentation, crepe bandage and keep your leg elevated over 2 pillows while sleeping this will reduce the swelling faster.
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