Suggest Treatment For Severe Swelling In The Knee And Ankle

Posted on Fri, 17 Feb 2017

Question: Hi, my mother slipped today at the bathroom. There is swelling in the knee and ankle
Area. A Physio came and put crepe bandage around the ankle area. We took a XXXXXXX x ray at home. Please find the images. Please advice your diagnosis.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No bone injury seen.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
I have seen all the attached images of X-rays. There is no bony injury seen in these X-rays. The swelling seems to be due to a soft tissue injury. She needs proper rest and the limb should be kept elevated on two pillows to reduce the swelling.
1. Do a cold compress on the area of injury.
2. Avoid weight bearing on the foot.
3. Keep the foot elevated on two pillows while resting.
4. Get some mild pain killers prescribed from your doctor.

I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (58 minutes later)

Dear Doctor, thank you for your response. Based on the image IMG 5102, a Local Ortho Doctor here has opined she "seems to have a fracture in the ankle". I shared the pics through whatsapp to him and he is yet to see her clinically. Please advise

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Hairline undisplaced lateral malleolus fracture.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
I have given a closer look to the X-ray. There is a hairline undisplaced fracture of lateral malleolus. It is best to immobilize the ankle properly with a cast for an early recovery.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (34 hours later)

Hi, I have provided some attachments. Please review them.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Cast is alright.

Detailed Answer:
The cast that has been applied is sufficient to provide adequate rest for the fracture to heal. She needs to keep that cast for 6 weeks for proper healing.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (36 hours later)

Thank you Doctor,
We had taken a X ray again yesterday as per the advice our local physician. Please review the attachments and advice.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
The bone is alright.

Detailed Answer:
i have seen the new X-rays. The bone in the cast is well placed. There is no displacement. No need to worry. The fracture will gradually heal on its own.
Regards.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar