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Ankle Sprain, Ligament Torn, Fever. Calf Ankle Swollen, Foot Black. Problem?

My son turned his ankle severely and heard a pop. He went to the local charity hospital and was diagnosed with ankle sprain and torn ligaments. This was a week ago and now he is running a fever. He also has a steel rod in this leg due to auto accident several years ago. His calf and ankle is severely swollen and the bottom of his foot is black. I fear there could be more problems. Help?

Thu, 17 Oct 2013
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Severely swollen foot and turning black is a serious problem which cannot be neglected. Anyhow, physical examination is mandatory to properly assess this.
I feel that the symptoms described by you needs an emergency evaluation and treatment. Please visit a ER at the earliest. You also need to consult an Orthopedician and you may require, investigations like x ray, CBC etc. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer.

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Ankle Sprain, Ligament Torn, Fever. Calf Ankle Swollen, Foot Black. Problem?

Hi, Thanks for consulting HealthcareMagic! Severely swollen foot and turning black is a serious problem which cannot be neglected. Anyhow, physical examination is mandatory to properly assess this. I feel that the symptoms described by you needs an emergency evaluation and treatment. Please visit a ER at the earliest. You also need to consult an Orthopedician and you may require, investigations like x ray, CBC etc. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. If you like my answers and wish me to answer in future, bring it to my attention: Dr Vasanth. Url link is as follows: http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-vasanth/66057 Wish you good health!