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Left ankle hairlines fracture
Slipped and fell yesterday during dance routine, and hurt my left ankle. In an hour, the ankle swelled and the pain became unbearable. Went to hospital and got xray done.
There is no dislocation. doctor said likely very minor hairline fracture is there as per the size of swelling and pain, can get missed on xrays.
Will greatly appreciate Practo Doctors' opinion!!! Also, do i need a PoP cast or will an ankle brace do??
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If pain is very severe, you can go Below knee pop slab. If not, the go with Ankle support and rest for 3 - 4 weeks
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Plaster is better treatment
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Dr. Rajesh Gayakwad
Orthopedic surgeon
21 yrs exp
Mumbai
Repeat X ray after a week. In the mean time immobilisation in POP slab is very helpful to control pain/swelling.
Health Tips
• Limb elevation, Active/Passive finger/Toe movements.
• Crepe Bandage-To be applied by a medical doctor.
• Intermittent ice pack application.
• Rest/Non-weight-bearing mobilization till further advice.
• Watch for increased Swelling/Excessive pain/Toe or Finger discoloration/Fever. If present, visit the nearest hospital immediately.
• In case of allergic reactions to medicine, Immediately stop all medications and visit the nearest hospital.
• Routine follow-up after X Ray.
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Dr. Rajinder K Sharma
Orthopedist
43 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospital retired Chandigarh(U.T)
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Dr. Amrutha Nagisetty
Orthopedist and Traumatology Specialist
10 yrs exp
Nellore
Share xray please
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hair line fracture better to get plastered
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Dr. Vilas P Chavan
Orthopedic surgeon
9 yrs exp
Pune
Some times it's sprain
Very Rare it Missed
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put kacha Plaster (Slab) if Very tens Swelling
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Ice fomentation
Apply Crepe Bandage
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