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Can I Fly While Suffering From Torn Ligaments And Ankle Sprain?

Hi there I have torn my ligaments on my right ankle with a really bad sprain on Monday but I m now experience pain on the left side of my foot and on the back of my Achilles with pain also in the back of my calf the thing that s worrying me is I go on holiday on Thursday coming and was wondering if it will be safe to fly?
Mon, 27 Apr 2015
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Hello,

I have studied your case.

I have studied your case with diligence.

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.
Persistent pain after ankle injury is common and may take 6 months to heal.

Your symptoms suggest possibility of Deep vein thrombosis along with it.

Ultrasonography/colour Doppler leg will help to rule pathology leading warm sensation.

Consulting your doctor infection /cellulitis can be ruled out; antibiotic can be started according to examination.

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 I Fly While Suffering From Torn Ligaments And Ankle Sprain?

Hello, I have studied your case. I have studied your case with diligence. 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. Persistent pain after ankle injury is common and may take 6 months to heal. Your symptoms suggest possibility of Deep vein thrombosis along with it. Ultrasonography/colour Doppler leg will help to rule pathology leading warm sensation. Consulting your doctor infection /cellulitis can be ruled out; antibiotic can be started according to examination. 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.