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What Causes Painful Swelling In The Ankles?

I have a painful swelling just on the inside of my ankle below the bump. The swelling hasn t increased by much over the past few weeks but by the end of each day it is a bit more swollen. I It is about two inches in length just under the preference and strikes out about even when with the bone. It hurts about a four off or five on the ten pain scale when walking and a out a two when resting. Today I tried an preinflated ankle brace for doing walking and light chores. It felt pretty good. The only reason I m asking if I need to get it checked by the Dr is that I m leaving for a two week trip and don t want to end up in a strange ER. What do you think?
Wed, 21 Feb 2018
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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 pattern there can be persistent tear in ankle ligament leading crunching sound or capsular tightness.

I will advise you to consult your doctor.
I will advise to do MRI ankle for soft tissue involvement.
Till time you can continue physiotherapy exercises and also use supportive splint or brace.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS will help in early healing.

If there is complete ligament tear then arthroscopic ankle ligament repair can be done or if capsular tightness is severe then release can be done.

Infection needs to be ruled out.

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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What Causes Painful Swelling In The Ankles?

Hello, Thanks for writing to us, I have studied your case with diligence. As per your history pattern there can be persistent tear in ankle ligament leading crunching sound or capsular tightness. I will advise you to consult your doctor. I will advise to do MRI ankle for soft tissue involvement. Till time you can continue physiotherapy exercises and also use supportive splint or brace. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS will help in early healing. If there is complete ligament tear then arthroscopic ankle ligament repair can be done or if capsular tightness is severe then release can be done. Infection needs to be ruled out. 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.