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Could Pain And Swelling In Ankle With Bruised Foot After A Hit Be Broken Bone?

Hi I hit the inside part of my ankle with a scooter a week ago. It still hurts to bend and move around. It also hurts when I touch it. It s still swollen and has a bump so big that it looks like the other side of my ankle where the bone sticks out. It also feels numb when I touch it lightly. Also lower down on my foot it is bruised up all along the bottom and side like blood went down. It doesn t hurt to much to put weight on it but hurts when bending it while walking. Is it broken?
Tue, 12 Aug 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for your query.

From description it seems to be soft tissue injury . Large bump might be due to haematoma formation(collection of blood).
You need an x-ray to rule out any bony injury.
I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance.Beside icing and elevating it, you can take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid putting weight and rest well.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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Could Pain And Swelling In Ankle With Bruised Foot After A Hit Be Broken Bone?

Hello, Thanks for your query. From description it seems to be soft tissue injury . Large bump might be due to haematoma formation(collection of blood). You need an x-ray to rule out any bony injury. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance.Beside icing and elevating it, you can take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid putting weight and rest well. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care