Can Cord Wrapped Around Ankle Cause Injury?

Posted on Mon, 29 Sep 2014

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Mon, 29 Sep 2014 Answered on

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Question : I had plugged in my laptop on the floor and i got up and started walking and noticed the cord was wrapped around my left ankle. Could this injure your ankle? There is no swelling and I can move my ankle back and forth and up and down.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Your ankle is normal

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case and if you are having no pain in the ankle and movement of ankle are also free then I think there is nothing to be worried about.
Your ankle is normal. Though be careful future as such injury can cause fracture or sprain in the ankle.
I hope this answer will be useful for you. Let me know if there is any other follow up questions.
Thanks

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