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What Causes Tingling Sensations In The Foot?

Hi I fell down 2 steps and rolled my ankle. It swelled up but in a few minutes was able to walk on it. The next day I could not put any weight on it and it swelled up with slight bruising under it. Never went to the doctor but each day since (6 m) it has gotten a little better. I can put all my weight on it by turning my ankle inwards is still painful. Now I am experiencing tingling in my foot and the area around the outside of my ankle is really tender to the touch- is this normal for a sprained ankle (which I have just assumed I have)?
Thu, 22 Feb 2018
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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 pattern there can be persistent tear in ankle ligament leading capsular tightness.

I will advise to do MRI ankle for soft tissue involvement.
Till time you can continue physiotherapy exercises and also use supportive splint or brace.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS will help in early healing.

If there is complete ligament tear then arthroscopic ankle ligament repair can be done or if capsular tightness is severe then release 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.
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What Causes Tingling Sensations In The Foot?

Hello, Thanks for writing to us, I have studied your case with diligence. As per your history pattern there can be persistent tear in ankle ligament leading capsular tightness. I will advise to do MRI ankle for soft tissue involvement. Till time you can continue physiotherapy exercises and also use supportive splint or brace. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS will help in early healing. If there is complete ligament tear then arthroscopic ankle ligament repair can be done or if capsular tightness is severe then release 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.