|
|
| |
|
Headlines:
|
 |
|
| |
Doctors Lounge - Orthopedics Answers
"The information provided
on www.doctorslounge.com is designed to support, not replace, the
relationship that exists between a patient/site visitor and his/her
physician."
Back to Orthopedics Answers List
| attradies
- Mon Sep 07, 2009 7:32 pm |
|
Hi
I broke my fibula and severly dislocated my ankle feb 22 2009. I had surgery to correct the problem a plate and seven screws later. it has been about 6 months now and my ankle swells up like Im trying to hide a baseball in my sock. When I wake up in the morning it is a normal size but thru the day it gradually swells up I was wondering if this is normal or should I be concerned. For example I went fishing today sitting in my chair my ankle swelled up, i didn't have any weight on it. Everyone tells me that this is not normal and I should see the Dr. I have no pain except ocassionally when I turn wrong and it reminds me that it was broke. The swelling itself is not painful the ankle isnt painful I walk around alright its everyone elses concern that has me concerned.
Thanks in advance for any answers
|
| Tom Plamondon PA-C
- Fri Sep 11, 2009 7:17 pm |
|
 Hello,
Swelling the size of a baseball with activity in an ankle which was fractured 7 months ago would warrant seeing a doctor and an x-ray. If the x-ray look good then swelling should be managed with compression stocking.
Take care.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Are you a Doctor, Pharmacist, PA or a Nurse?
Join the Doctors Lounge online medical community
-
Editorial activities: Publish, peer review, edit online articles.
-
Ask a Doctor Teams: Respond to patient questions and discuss challenging presentations with other members.
Doctors Lounge Membership Application |
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
