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Any Suggestion For Child Having Swollen And Painful Ankle?

my daughter is 12 and complains of her ankle hurting. sometimes has some swelling. she said she cracked her ankle. The doctor checked her over in August with a physical. Just told her to do strengthing exercises. What suggestions do you have? It happens off and on.
Mon, 26 Feb 2018
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello, 

Thanks for writing to us, 

I have studied your case with diligence.
As per your history and injury pattern there can be tear in ankle ligament leading to pain and swelling.
Instability may increase due to laxity of ligament.
Physeal injury is common in children .so repeat radiography and examination is important in children.

I will advise to do MRI ankle for soft tissue involvement.
Till time you can continue use supportive splint or brace.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS will help in early healing.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. 

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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Any Suggestion For Child Having Swollen And Painful Ankle?

Hello,  Thanks for writing to us,  I have studied your case with diligence. As per your history and injury pattern there can be tear in ankle ligament leading to pain and swelling. Instability may increase due to laxity of ligament. Physeal injury is common in children .so repeat radiography and examination is important in children. I will advise to do MRI ankle for soft tissue involvement. Till time you can continue use supportive splint or brace. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS will help in early healing. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.  Wishing you good health. Take care.