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Suggest Treatment For Sprained Ankle, Heel Pain And Tingling In Toes
Question: Sprained ankle 3 months ago..wore a boot for 5 weeks...xray suggested Avulsion fractures on lateral mediolus..when I use it now..outside ankle swells slight tingling in middle toes..pain on top of foot and into talus when I put full weight on it. Sometimes bottom of heel hurts. Sometimes aches up my leg. How long should it hurt? I am 57, female, 5' 8" 140 lbs..healthy
Brief Answer:
It may take two more months to be normal
Detailed Answer:
Hl
Thanks for your query
I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Fracture must have united till now. However it can be confirmed by x ray. Now you need physiotherapy and mobilisation excercises. Elevation during resting period will reduce swelling. Analgesic are useful in pain and swelling reduction. Gradually you will be Okay by elevation and mobilisation excercises. I think it will hurt for two more months but pain will gradually reduce with time.You can discuss with your doctor about it.
Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
It may take two more months to be normal
Detailed Answer:
Hl
Thanks for your query
I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Fracture must have united till now. However it can be confirmed by x ray. Now you need physiotherapy and mobilisation excercises. Elevation during resting period will reduce swelling. Analgesic are useful in pain and swelling reduction. Gradually you will be Okay by elevation and mobilisation excercises. I think it will hurt for two more months but pain will gradually reduce with time.You can discuss with your doctor about it.
Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Can you suggest any mobilization and physical therapy techniques to aid in the healing process?
Brief Answer:
Active mobilisation excercises are useful.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back
Active mobilisation excercises ( moving ankle joint up and down with movement of your own muscles )will be useful . Elevation of foot on pillow during resting period help in reducing swelling. Hot fomenting and massage should be avoided.
Everything else already discussed.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for me, so that I get a good feedback.
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Wishing you good health
Take care
Active mobilisation excercises are useful.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back
Active mobilisation excercises ( moving ankle joint up and down with movement of your own muscles )will be useful . Elevation of foot on pillow during resting period help in reducing swelling. Hot fomenting and massage should be avoided.
Everything else already discussed.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for me, so that I get a good feedback.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
https://www.bit.ly/askdrsudhirortho
Wishing you good health
Take care
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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