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Suggest Medication For Broken Bones On Ankles

Hi, Broke my rt ankle, both bones - have a screw up the bottom of lg bone & plate & screws on the smaller bone. It s been 3 wks, cast off a wk ago & in a lg air boot. Last several days the bk of ankle tightens and whole ankle feels as if it s being squeezed. I ve iced and elevated but can t stop this horrible squeezing feeling. Is it from the swelling? Feels like my foot is freezing up & dipped in cement. I m bk at work & elevate leg on my desk or on a box under the desk. It doesn t look any more swelled than it has been, but this squeezing-crushing feeling is driving me nuts. I try to keep moving the toes & rotating the ankle as my doctor has asked but the squeezing feeling is like freaking me out. Is this normal with the healing process?
Thu, 7 May 2020
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

The excess pain feeling is not normal after 4 weeks. If there is swelling and pain after 4 weeks at your operated ankle then you should consult to your doctor and get evaluated for infection or dystrophy. Keeping the leg elevated is good for you. Meanwhile, you should avoid bearing weight and should take support. You may have ibuprofen for relief from pain.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon
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Suggest Medication For Broken Bones On Ankles

Hello, The excess pain feeling is not normal after 4 weeks. If there is swelling and pain after 4 weeks at your operated ankle then you should consult to your doctor and get evaluated for infection or dystrophy. Keeping the leg elevated is good for you. Meanwhile, you should avoid bearing weight and should take support. You may have ibuprofen for relief from pain. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon