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What Causes Pain And Swelling In Ankle Bone?

I got hit in the ankle with a line drive last night while playing softball! There isn t much bruising, but it began to swell right away. There is a horizontal thin red line about an inch long on my ankle bone in the middle of all the swelling and it is very painful to the touch. What might be the issue?
Fri, 15 May 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Dear patient
You have got blunt trauma to your ankle and possibility of fracture cannot be ruled out. I would like to advise you Xray of involved ankle with tibia fibula anteroposterior and lateral views to rule out bony abnormalities. Visit radiology center nearby you and get it done. Meanwhile start tab diclofenac plus serratiopeptodase combination twice a day for pain relief and frequent ice packs application . Keep involved limb elevated. If report is normal you need not to worry and continue treatment. If report shows fracture you need to consult expert orthopaedic surgeon nearby you and get yourself examined. All the best.
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What Causes Pain And Swelling In Ankle Bone?

Dear patient You have got blunt trauma to your ankle and possibility of fracture cannot be ruled out. I would like to advise you Xray of involved ankle with tibia fibula anteroposterior and lateral views to rule out bony abnormalities. Visit radiology center nearby you and get it done. Meanwhile start tab diclofenac plus serratiopeptodase combination twice a day for pain relief and frequent ice packs application . Keep involved limb elevated. If report is normal you need not to worry and continue treatment. If report shows fracture you need to consult expert orthopaedic surgeon nearby you and get yourself examined. All the best.