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What Does Swelling In The Ankles And Feet Indicate?

I had a tibia plateau fracture almost 3 weeks ago and my knee is looking almost normal and I have made a lot of progress w my ROM and I can fully extend my knee. I don t need pain pills except for at night. My leg is in a full leg brace and a compression wrap 22 hours a day.. How long would it be before I can walk or drive again? One more question, my ankle and foot are completely swollen and the skin looks shiny. Is that normal?
Tue, 12 Sep 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
No this is not normal. Swollen feet and shiny skin of ankle are suggestive of too tight compression wrap. Tight compression wrap can compress veins and lymphatics so venous and lymph return from ankle hamper and cause swelling.
So don't wrap too tightly.
You can walk with support after 1 week.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Does Swelling In The Ankles And Feet Indicate?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. No this is not normal. Swollen feet and shiny skin of ankle are suggestive of too tight compression wrap. Tight compression wrap can compress veins and lymphatics so venous and lymph return from ankle hamper and cause swelling. So don t wrap too tightly. You can walk with support after 1 week. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.