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Could Bruising And Swelling In Ankle After A Fall Be A Pulled Muscle?
Hi, I was doing cartwheels on my trampoline earlier and fell landing on my ankle. I did this about 4 hours ago. I didnt think anything of it until now. It is starting to swell and bruise. I was wondering if it is just a pulled muscle or if i sprained it.
I have studied your case with diligence. As per your history and injury pattern there can be tear/sprain 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.
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.
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Could Bruising And Swelling In Ankle After A Fall Be A Pulled Muscle?
Hello Thanks for writing to us, I have studied your case with diligence. As per your history and injury pattern there can be tear/sprain 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. 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.