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How To Treat Leg Injury After Bike Accident?
I have fallen sideways off of my bike after a nine mile ride. Fell awkwardly and leg twisted heard a popping sound and acute pain on the outer part of my left calf, now pain travelling down towards ankle. Very tender to touch, and can only walk hobbling with straight leg, cannot climb stairs. How should i treat? I am female 53 5 8 and 11stones
Wed, 30 Jul 2014
You need to be seen by a doctor. You might have torn your Achilles tendon or ruptured a muscle in your calf. Sometimes such conditions require surgery or use of a cast. The popping sound and acute pain suggest an injury of this nature. These things should be ruled out promptly before trying any general treatment. Go to an urgent care clinic or emergency and get it checked out. Hope this answers your query. If you have further questions, I would be happy to answer them.
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