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What Causes Swelling Of The Foot?
My son has just been skateboarding his top of his foot is swollen his right foot rolled and hit the side and he finds it hard to move his little toe which is nearest to his swelling , otherwise hwe is not in pain when foot is now levitated , they put is omit immediately which was 20 min ago
Fri, 12 May 2017
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According to history provide there was trauma at ankle joint while playing
Following can be possibility....
-Fracture (if pain, swelling more)
-Ankle sprain
-Tendinitis
-ligament injury
Local part x ray needs to be done in both view AP and lateral or oblique view also
If fracture not present and sprain is present then ibuprofen 200 mg bd for 5 days prescribed
Ice packs can be applied
Elastic compression wrap helpful in reducing swelling
Raise ankle above heart level for one hour two times in day
Physiotherapy later on if needed can be done
Hope your concern solved
Consult orthopedic surgeon for examination and discuss all these
According to history provide there was trauma at ankle joint while playing
Following can be possibility....
-Fracture (if pain, swelling more)
-Ankle sprain
-Tendinitis
-ligament injury
Local part x ray needs to be done in both view AP and lateral or oblique view also
If fracture not present and sprain is present then ibuprofen 200 mg bd for 5 days prescribed
Ice packs can be applied
Elastic compression wrap helpful in reducing swelling
Raise ankle above heart level for one hour two times in day
Physiotherapy later on if needed can be done
Hope your concern solved
Consult orthopedic surgeon for examination and discuss all these
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