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Swelling after fracture at ankle
My mother got fractured in September 2017. Fracture is cured but she is getting swelling while she tries to walk. Is it normal ? How could we speed up the recovery?
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⢠Contrast bath---It is a form of treatment where a limb or the entire body is immersed in warm water followed by the immediate immersion of the limb or body in ice water. This procedure is repeated several times, alternating hot and cold. Note that the treatment should always end in the ice water, as heat will induce the body's inflammatory response, while cold helps to decrease inflammation.
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There should be no issues now.
Check for malunited, non union or disuse atrophy and swelling.
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send x-rays..
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Ms. Kanika Goel (PT)
Physiotherapist
12 yrs exp
Delhi
She need exercise protocol according to her muscles imbalance
it need to get checked.. and contrast bath can be done at home
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Dr. Sivaraman B
Orthopedist
27 yrs exp
Chennai
Swelling is common upto 6 months. May prolong upto 2 years. As longs as no pain - no need to do anything. Foot exercises and crepe bandage will do.
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