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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Foot After An Injury

3 months ago i fell off a step and fell awkwardly, i twisted my foot and landed on it, since then i can walk ok and theres no particualar swelling as such, but on a night time especially it aches to the point where it wakes me up, ive also noticed a very noticable vein that is right were the pain is
Thu, 12 Jun 2014
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Hello,

Thanks for writing to us,

I have studied your case with diligence.
As per your history and injury pattern there can be persistent tear ankle /foot ligament leading to pain.
Instability may increase due to laxity of ligament.

I will advise to repeat 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.
Persistent pain after ankle injury is common and may take 6 months to heal.

If there is complete ligament tear on lateral aspect then arthroscopic ankle ligament repair can be done.

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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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Foot After An Injury

Hello, Thanks for writing to us, I have studied your case with diligence. As per your history and injury pattern there can be persistent tear ankle /foot ligament leading to pain. Instability may increase due to laxity of ligament. I will advise to repeat 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. Persistent pain after ankle injury is common and may take 6 months to heal. If there is complete ligament tear on lateral aspect then arthroscopic ankle ligament repair can be done. 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.