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What Is The Treatment Of Swollen Ankle In Fracture ?

I am a 45 year old female who had been training to run a half marathon when I tore my medial gatrocnemus. This was over 11 weeks ago, & I am fine now, with the exception of having a swollen ankle of the affected leg. What is causing this, & will it eventually resolve?
Thu, 8 Jun 2017
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

You did not tell how was treated the gastrocnemius tear. If it was treated with immobilization with cast or any kind of orthotics, then the swollen ankle may be a sign of deep vein thrombosis or alteration of blood circulation. You should rule out that diagnosis with a Doppler ultrasound of the blood vessels of the leg.

If that is the case you may need prolonged treatment with anticoagulants and anti-inflammatory medication and physiotherapy later on.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Edvin Selmani
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What Is The Treatment Of Swollen Ankle In Fracture ?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You did not tell how was treated the gastrocnemius tear. If it was treated with immobilization with cast or any kind of orthotics, then the swollen ankle may be a sign of deep vein thrombosis or alteration of blood circulation. You should rule out that diagnosis with a Doppler ultrasound of the blood vessels of the leg. If that is the case you may need prolonged treatment with anticoagulants and anti-inflammatory medication and physiotherapy later on. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Edvin Selmani