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my husband fell last week and hurt his leg and ankle. he had immediate bruising and pain. We did the normal things- leg up, ice, motrin etc. it is now a week later and it is swollen and very tight and warm to the touch from his shin to his ankel. He can barely stand me to touch his skin. He has dark bruising around his ankle as well. Thoughts?
I have studied your case with diligence. As per your history and injury pattern there can be persistent tear if ankle ligament leading to pain and swelling. Instability may increase due to laxity of ligament.
I will advise to do MRI ankle for soft tissue involvement. Till time you can continue use supportive splint or brace. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS will help in early healing. Persistent pain after ankle injury is common and may take 6 months to heal.
If there is complete ligament tear on lateral aspect then arthroscopic ankle ligament repair can be done.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
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How To Treat Pain And Bruise On Leg And Ankle?
Hello, Thanks for writing to us, I have studied your case with diligence. As per your history and injury pattern there can be persistent tear if ankle ligament leading to pain and swelling. Instability may increase due to laxity of ligament. I will advise to do MRI ankle for soft tissue involvement. Till time you can continue use supportive splint or brace. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS will help in early healing. Persistent pain after ankle injury is common and may take 6 months to heal. If there is complete ligament tear on lateral aspect then arthroscopic ankle ligament repair can be done. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.