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Question: About a month ago i got out of walking boot for metersal stress fracture in foot. Foot doctor said ankle might swell for couple weeks after. Ive had alot of stress fractures in this foot 9 to be exact and this first time ankle swell when got out of boot and first time doctor told me it would. Why is the ankle swelling? How long will it be before it doesnt swell? What can i do to stop swelling? It doesnt hurt. Just really swollen..
Brief Answer:
Can be due to joint stiffness.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The swelling in the area of ankle after a fracture can be due to restricted movement of the ankle joint and low levels of calcium and vitamin D3. Repeated fractures do cause a joint stiffness. keeping the leg elevated and regular physiotherapy will help in reducing the swelling. Do get an X-ray done to radiologically confirm if the fracture site has healed or not.
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.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be due to joint stiffness.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The swelling in the area of ankle after a fracture can be due to restricted movement of the ankle joint and low levels of calcium and vitamin D3. Repeated fractures do cause a joint stiffness. keeping the leg elevated and regular physiotherapy will help in reducing the swelling. Do get an X-ray done to radiologically confirm if the fracture site has healed or not.
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.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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