My ankly is still swollen and i injured it on the 2nd of july. i've been going to physio since the end of july and the swelling is still the same size, my physiotherapist just started accupuncture and it feels great at the time, but the swelling comes back. my mri showed that i have partially torn two ligaments and split a tendon, the radiologist also said that i have tenosynovitis. I have a fibergalss brace and it's fine when i have it on but why wouldn't the swelling have gone down. I can walk without the brace, it doesnt' hurt so much anymore unless i am resting my foot on its side.
any ideas about why or what i should do. i go for a follow up on the 24th of September and i just don't know what to ask the dr.
2007-09-14 01:22:29 · 6 answers · asked by mullen s 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Ankles do tend to stay swollen much longer than other body parts simply because of their location. You may just have one of those injuries that takes a really long time to heal. I suggest printing this question out and handing it to your doctor since you've described your situation so well. I would also ask about other ideas for therapy or nutritional supplements for your ankle. I hope that your healing continues smoothly.
2007-09-14 01:37:01 · answer #1 · answered by Susan G 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ask him exactly what you asked us - why won't the swelling go down?
Am wondering if you should elevate it more often - like every time you sit down. Ice would help with the swelling as well...20 minutes on - 20 minutes off for an hour whenever you can.
2007-09-14 01:32:31 · answer #2 · answered by Lucy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go with an ankle brace until the swelling goes down, it will help support the ankle until it gets better over time. When you go see the doctor, tell him about the problem.
2007-09-14 01:30:55 · answer #3 · answered by trey98607 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
WHEN YOU WALK WITHOUT THE BRACE YOU ARE AGGRIVATING THE LIGAMENTS AND TENDON,CAUSING INFLAMATION THUS CAUSING THE SWELLING SO KEEP YOUR BRACE ON WHEN WALKING IT HELPS TO KEEP EVERYTHING IN LINE TO HEAL, WITHOUT IT THEY WILL MOVE ABOUT AND GET OUT OF LINE MAKING YOUR RECOVERY TIME TAKE LONGER...
2007-09-14 05:56:24 · answer #4 · answered by shelly 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You probably shouldn't be walking without the brace until your doctor discharges it, even if it doesn't hurt.
"RICE" should help with the swelling:
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation
2007-09-14 14:43:54 · answer #5 · answered by CJ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just explain your symptoms and let him figure it out.
2007-09-14 01:30:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋