The side of my shin/tibia is fractured,I've been wearing this boot(instead of cast)and now my ankle is swollen

Question

I fractured my tibia (the side of my shin). I was going to get a cast but the doctor said the cast really weakens your muscles so it's better to wear this type of removable cast boot. He said to wear it all the time, except for when taking showers and changing, and that is what I've been doing. I took it off a few times yesterday and I noticed that my ankle is swollen. When i press on it and move it, my ankle doesn't hurt. There is no discoloration or anything, it's just swollen. Does anybody have any idea why this is? Is there any way to bring the swelling down?

Answer 1

Your ankle is swollen because of the fluids that were released from the injured leg sink to the lowest part of your body (your foot & ankle) due to gravity. It takes time for the body to reabsorb all those fluids but elevating the extremity as much as possible will help.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Take IBUPROFEN for the swelling and any inflammation and Ice it. That should help it.

Been there and done that. Good Luck.