Ankle trauma includes ankle sprain, fracture, and a torn ligament. Loose-fitting shoes, high-heeled footwear, walking on an uneven road, sudden twisting of the ankle in sports activities, running, jumping, dancing, road accident, etc., contribute to ankle injuries. It leads to pain, swelling, and the inability to walk or move the ankle. A simple sprain can be managed with adequate rest, cold compression, elastic bandages or soft braces, and leg elevation, along with pain killers. Serious injuries require appropriate surgical intervention.
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My ankle is swollen and achy after an injury. What should be done?
Query: Hello doctor,I was hit on the inside ankle bone by a very hard baseball size rubber two weeks ago. It flew out from under a lawnmower like a projectile. It immediately swelled up and bruised a lot. It has been slightly over two weeks and is still relatively swollen and achy, especially at night. I c... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for contacting icliniq, and sorry to hear about your injury. It is unlikely that the described injury has caused a fracture. However, the only way to be certain is to do an X-ray. The injury might have crushed your tissues, causing pain, swelling, and bruis... Read Full »