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What Is The Remedy To Heal Broken Ankle?

I broke my ankle in Sep 2013. I had 2 screws and a device similar to a sling put in it. I began walking on it in Dec and had no pain until I started Cardiac rehab in Apr 2014. A recent xray says On the present examination metallic screws noted at the medial malleolus and the Union is incomplete at the medial malleolar fracture. Degenerative changes of right ankle noted with overlying soft tissue swelling . What can be done to help this ankle heal?
Mon, 22 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have ankle injury and difficulty in walking . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like standing for fracture , hematoma , soft tissue injury like ligament or tendon or joint dislocation . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper diagnosis once again . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI along with physical examination . Doctor may give plaster in case of fracture , physical therapy , muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory or doctor may also refer you to podiatrist . Doctor may also recommend surgery in severe damage . Keep your foot elevated while lying down , keep it in hot water tub for 15 minutes daily and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Is The Remedy To Heal Broken Ankle?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have ankle injury and difficulty in walking . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like standing for fracture , hematoma , soft tissue injury like ligament or tendon or joint dislocation . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper diagnosis once again . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI along with physical examination . Doctor may give plaster in case of fracture , physical therapy , muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory or doctor may also refer you to podiatrist . Doctor may also recommend surgery in severe damage . Keep your foot elevated while lying down , keep it in hot water tub for 15 minutes daily and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari