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I injured my ankle while playing. Please review my X-ray.
Query: Hi doctor,I injured my ankle while playing basketball. I have a swollen ankle on the left side and slightly less minor swelling on the right side of my ankle. I have a splint and taking calcium medicine along with other medicine and painkiller to reduce swelling. X-ray initially suggested a minor ha... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, you have a small medial malleolus avulsion fracture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is a very small fragment and you do not need to worry about it. Your major injury is on the lateral side, which is the lateral collateral ligament of the ankle ... Read Full »
Can you please explain my ankle MRI report?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 38-year-old male. I have had ankle pain for the last nine months. But, I have no problem in walking. My ankle x-ray is fine. The MRI report summary is as follows: Subchondral cystic changes were seen in the medial and lateral aspect of the talar dome with adjacent marrow edema and o... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have some bone edema and osteochondral fragment. If you just take normal painkillers, then it will take three to four months for your pain to reduce. So, you require a special injection called Zoledronic acid, which is usually used for osteoporosis. It has an additi... Read Full »