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Can Bruising And Swelling Of Ankles Be Treated By Antibiotics?

I FELL IN A AIR CONDITION VENT ON THE FLOOR. CUT MY ANKLE REALLY BAD AND HAD SWELLING AND BRUISING. AFTER 6 DAYS I WENT FOR AN XRAY AND NOTHING WAS BROKEN OR FRACTURED BUT I DID HAVE AN INFECTION WHICH I RECEIVED AN ANTIBIOTIC FOR. TOOK THE ANTIBIOTIC FOR 7 DAYS AND THE CUT HAS HEALED. I HAVE NO FEVER OR RED STREAKING LINES BUT MY ANKLE IS STILL SWOLLEN AND VERY SORE ON TOP. IT HAS NOW BEEN 2 WEEKS AND 3 DAYS.
Tue, 23 Dec 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us,

I have studied your case with diligence.
As per your history and injury pattern there can be tear in ankle ligament leading to pain and swelling.
Instability may increase due to laxity of ligament.

I will advise to do MRI ankle for soft tissue involvement.
Till time you can continue use supportive splint or brace.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS will help in early healing.
Follow strict limb elevation, do ice fomentation.
Medicine like Trypsin chymotrypsin will help to reduce swelling.
Persistent pain after ankle injury is common if not taken care in early days of injury.

If there is complete ligament tear on lateral aspect then arthroscopic ankle ligament repair can be done.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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Can Bruising And Swelling Of Ankles Be Treated By Antibiotics?

Hello, Thanks for writing to us, I have studied your case with diligence. As per your history and injury pattern there can be tear in ankle ligament leading to pain and swelling. Instability may increase due to laxity of ligament. I will advise to do MRI ankle for soft tissue involvement. Till time you can continue use supportive splint or brace. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS will help in early healing. Follow strict limb elevation, do ice fomentation. Medicine like Trypsin chymotrypsin will help to reduce swelling. Persistent pain after ankle injury is common if not taken care in early days of injury. If there is complete ligament tear on lateral aspect then arthroscopic ankle ligament repair can be done. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.