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What Causes Tingling And Burning On Ankle After An Injury?

Hi! I m 22 years old and very active so this sprained ankle I got over a week ago is killing me.I understand it s going to take up to 4-6 weeks to heal I have my crutches and boot.I m going to go back to the doctor after the long weekend for new X-rays as the doctor at the hospital requested I did so if it wasn t getting better and possibly worse. The swelling has gone down a lot but what I m most worried about is when I wake up in the morning or for that matter hang my leg off my bed at anytime it immediately is tingling burning and sore. I have one spot that feels numb red and very very hot my toes are cold and my ankle is burning hot. Is that just the healing process?
Mon, 30 Mar 2015
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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 persistent tear of ankle ligament leading to pain and swelling.
Instability may increase due to laxity of ligament.

I will advise you 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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What Causes Tingling And Burning On Ankle 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 of ankle ligament leading to pain and swelling. Instability may increase due to laxity of ligament. I will advise you 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.