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Hypo-echoic Focus In Ankle After Trauma Injury, Painful. What Does It Mean?
Hi i have a non specific 13mm hypoechoic focus on my right ankle after a trauma injury when i tripped over my sons bike at speed.....it was very painful at first but after physio the pain has decreased but after he has manipulated it it has got bigger.....im now being sent to a specaist to see if it is something sinister but it wasnt this big until he manipulated it......how concerned should i be?
Mon, 13 May 2013
Hello,
Welcome at HCM.
The hypo echoic focus in ankle can be due to-
-Injury to cartilage
-Presence of blood
-Increased blood flow due to trauma or inflammation.
-Bone edema due to trauma
If your injury is recent one then this will disappear with in few days .
At present you should do rest & take an anti inflammatory analgesic for relief.
Hope you will get well soon.
With best wishes.
Welcome at HCM.
The hypo echoic focus in ankle can be due to-
-Injury to cartilage
-Presence of blood
-Increased blood flow due to trauma or inflammation.
-Bone edema due to trauma
If your injury is recent one then this will disappear with in few days .
At present you should do rest & take an anti inflammatory analgesic for relief.
Hope you will get well soon.
With best wishes.
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