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Suggest Treatment For Fractured Ankle

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Posted on Thu, 5 Feb 2015
Question: Oct 4th, I broke my ankle and was on a knee scooters until Nov 17th. I was then allowed to put pressure on my foot and I use a cane when I go out. I do have pins and a plate in my ankle. Since I have been able to walk, I am experiencing a lot of pain in my leg and knee, but, more in my knee. I exercise my foot and leg as much as possible. Is this normal and will this pain subside with time?
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Answered by Dr. Chander Mohan Singh (39 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Get xray done and send me the report.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have read your query.

If pain occurs daily then it is not normal. Maybe loosening of implant.

First of all I advise you to do only limited and specific exercise as prescribed by physiotherapist. Can also check youtube. Exercising the painful part for more than a few minutes may do more harm. If any exercise causes pain then please avoid it.

Take tab aceclofenac + thiocolchicoside combination three times a day by prescription of your family doctor and once the pain subsidies then only do stretching exercise.

If even after taking medicine for 7 days the pain does not resolve, then get x-ray of foot with ankle in AP and Lateral view done and then send me the report.

Apply hot packs for 30 mins in morning and evening.

Avoid playing games for at least one month.

I hope you have got your answer.

Thanks.

Dr.Singh.

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Suggest Treatment For Fractured Ankle

Brief Answer: Get xray done and send me the report. Detailed Answer: Hi, I have read your query. If pain occurs daily then it is not normal. Maybe loosening of implant. First of all I advise you to do only limited and specific exercise as prescribed by physiotherapist. Can also check youtube. Exercising the painful part for more than a few minutes may do more harm. If any exercise causes pain then please avoid it. Take tab aceclofenac + thiocolchicoside combination three times a day by prescription of your family doctor and once the pain subsidies then only do stretching exercise. If even after taking medicine for 7 days the pain does not resolve, then get x-ray of foot with ankle in AP and Lateral view done and then send me the report. Apply hot packs for 30 mins in morning and evening. Avoid playing games for at least one month. I hope you have got your answer. Thanks. Dr.Singh.