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Suggest Treatment For Severe Ankle Sprain
Question: Severe sprained ankle- swelling 7 days- bruising getting worse- in a orthopedic boot- numbness in toes- push on the swelling and it has long lasting indents in the skin. Need help
Brief Answer:
Needs non weight bearing for 10 days atleast
Detailed Answer:
No there.
Thanks for the query.
Ankle sprains require non weight bearing rest for atleast 2 weeks. Don't apply weight to that foot.
Keep the limb elevated over 2 pillows. Continue applying ice to the painful and swollen area. Roll up an elastic crepe bandage from the foot to the mid leg.
The numbness shall subside as the swelling subsides.
Get an Xray to look for any associated fracture.
After 10 days you can do tip toe weight bearing as tolerated by you.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Needs non weight bearing for 10 days atleast
Detailed Answer:
No there.
Thanks for the query.
Ankle sprains require non weight bearing rest for atleast 2 weeks. Don't apply weight to that foot.
Keep the limb elevated over 2 pillows. Continue applying ice to the painful and swollen area. Roll up an elastic crepe bandage from the foot to the mid leg.
The numbness shall subside as the swelling subsides.
Get an Xray to look for any associated fracture.
After 10 days you can do tip toe weight bearing as tolerated by you.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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