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Swelling or Oedema on right ankle
Namaste doctor,
My grandmother is 75 years old. On last april 22nd, she had undergone the right side thigh bone implant surgery due to fracture. But, after being discharged from the hospital, she has a swollen ankle on the right leg. She doesn't have any pain there but still, mild pain is there near the operated area while sleeping on that side.
Currently, she is only taking vitamin medicines. She doesn't have blood pressure issues, or diabetes.
I have attached a picture for the reference. Please go through it and advise us accordingly.
Thank you.
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You have to encourage her for active toe and ankle movements.
If the treating doctor has told to walk, better is walking.
Other things you can do is applying a crepe bandage and ice packs.
This happens due to immobilisation following a surgery
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This is because of immobilization of limb .
Keep limb elevation , Ankle and toe movements .
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It happen sometimes..
Keep foot elevated while sleeping
It will be normal after few months
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Dr. Shakeeb Mohammed Shariff
Orthopedic surgeon
2 yrs exp
Davanagere
It is quiet common post surgery .. nothing to worry . Active toe and ankle movements and knee movements as well and early mobilisation according to your operating surgeons opinion.
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Crepe bandage can help . Limb elevation . Joint movements
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