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Are New Bruises And Swelling Around The Injured Ankle Normal?

my husband was hit by a line drive on the pitchers mound. His ankle is bruising more and it is swollen more. it has been 7 days. Doc put him in walking boot for 2 days and sent him back to work. Is it normal for him to still be swollen this badly and new bruising to keep appearing
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Persistent swelling despite of boots is suggestive of fracture more.
So better to get done x ray of ankle.
If x ray is inconclusive also get done MRI ankle to rule out fracture.
If fracture is there then surgical correction is needed.
If fracture is not there then immobilization by splint and painkiller, anti inflammatory drugs are needed.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks.
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Are New Bruises And Swelling Around The Injured Ankle Normal?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Persistent swelling despite of boots is suggestive of fracture more. So better to get done x ray of ankle. If x ray is inconclusive also get done MRI ankle to rule out fracture. If fracture is there then surgical correction is needed. If fracture is not there then immobilization by splint and painkiller, anti inflammatory drugs are needed. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks.