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How To Cure The Swollen Ankle After Hitting?
My son got hit hard by a baseball just above his ankle....the lower shin area. It is now swollen to the size of a half orange. I have an ice pack on it now. The area is bruised also. Will it just heal on it s own or should I take him to get an x-ray?
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
Hi,
With this type of injury, there is a high possibility of minor fracture in the leg bones. I would suggest that you take your son for an X-ray ASAP.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Gopal Goel, Orthopaedic Surgeon
With this type of injury, there is a high possibility of minor fracture in the leg bones. I would suggest that you take your son for an X-ray ASAP.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Gopal Goel, Orthopaedic Surgeon
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