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Why Does My Ankle Feel Cold After Knee Injury?

I injured my knee two days ago, went to the drs today and they believe its a minscus injury, Tonight my lower leg from mid calf to the ankle feels cold despite a blanket on it and is cold to the touch. where as the other leg is not cold to the touch..is this something to be concerned about?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist,  's  Response
Hi,

As due to meniscus injury there might be weakness of muscles which in turn might be leading to pressure over the Nerve onto its course and leading to disruption in the nerve mechanism causing cold feeling.

Using knee brace , doing hot water fermentation, exercises like - static Quadriceps, static hamstring, straight leg raise and ankle toe movements will help reduce the pain by improving the muscle strength.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Jay Indravadan Patel,
Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
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Why Does My Ankle Feel Cold After Knee Injury?

Hi, As due to meniscus injury there might be weakness of muscles which in turn might be leading to pressure over the Nerve onto its course and leading to disruption in the nerve mechanism causing cold feeling. Using knee brace , doing hot water fermentation, exercises like - static Quadriceps, static hamstring, straight leg raise and ankle toe movements will help reduce the pain by improving the muscle strength. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist