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Swelling ankle after removal caste
I am 30 years old man.7 months ago I fallen from 2nd floor of my home and my ankle got fracture from three side .Then Dr caste a plaster for 3 months .But after removal caste my ankle is continuously Swelling.Dr told me that thickness of healing bone is increased.Treatment is going on with orthopedic surgeon but there is no relief .Is there any problem in increase in thickness and Swelling.Please help me .
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⢠Contrast bath---It is a form of treatment ankle is applied warm water followed by the immediate application of the ankle with 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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Swelling is common upto 2 years. If fracture is healed and no pain- no need to worry. Follow advice from your doctor
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Dr. Rahul Rane
Orthopedist
20 yrs exp
Mumbai
Rightly said Dr Sivaraman.
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Ice pack and consult your Ortho.
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