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Suggest Remedy For Swelling In Feet Post Ankle Fracture

My wife, age 70, had an ankle fracture (trimaleolar) treated with operative reduction and fixation with screws and a plate. Her cast came off 6 weeks following surgery, and now a week laater she is using a walking boot. She wishes to progress to ambulation with her shoes and an aircast ankle splint, but swelling of the foot makes it impossible to fit into a shoe. Any suggestions, or is it just a matter of time?
posted on Sun, 15 Nov 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swelling in feet post ankle fracture. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like hematoma , infection or soft tissue injury . I would suggest you to keep your foot and leg elevated , do icing , take anti inflammatory prescribed by doctor and walk as per recommend by the doctor . If condition doesn't get well then consult your orthopedcian for proper examination . Doctor may order x-ray or CT scan to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe further anti inflammatory , antibiotics , anti coagulant or may consider the reduction procedure again by draining hematoma .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Remedy For Swelling In Feet Post Ankle Fracture

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swelling in feet post ankle fracture. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like hematoma , infection or soft tissue injury . I would suggest you to keep your foot and leg elevated , do icing , take anti inflammatory prescribed by doctor and walk as per recommend by the doctor . If condition doesn t get well then consult your orthopedcian for proper examination . Doctor may order x-ray or CT scan to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe further anti inflammatory , antibiotics , anti coagulant or may consider the reduction procedure again by draining hematoma . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari