Swelling after ankle fracture
[DOC File]When should I see a doctor after ankle sprain
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Differentiating between an ankles sprain and a fracture can be difficult and sometimes an x-ray is needed. Moderate pain and swelling can occur with all types of ankle injuries so you should seek medical attention if: Your symptoms do not improve quickly or persist more than a few days. Your swelling is persistent and severe
[DOC File]COMMON INJURIES TO THE LEG AND ANKLE
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Ankle trauma is evaluated with a careful history (situation and mechanism of injury, previous injury to the joint, etc.) and a careful physical examination (for example, inspection, palpation, weight-bearing status, special tests). Gross deformity should not occur with an ankle sprain, although severe swelling can give the impression of deformity.
[DOCX File]onsmd.com
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SWELLING. To minimize swelling after ankle surgery, elevate the leg above your heart as much as is feasible. An ice pack can be helpful, but be careful to keep the dressing dry. Try to keep your toes above your nose for the majority of the first 2-3 days after surgery, regardless of pain. Thereafter, elevate when possible. FEVER
[DOC File]ANKLE FRACTURE SURGERY
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If you have questions after surgery, please contact my office and ask for my medical assistant. Post-Operative Course – Pilon Facture. This timeline is a general guideline. Your post-operative course may vary. Elevation 23 hours / day for 10 days; swelling may last over 4 months. Motion Move your ankle and toes when the block resolves.
[DOC File]ANKLE ACUTE INJURIES
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A walking heel may be applied after swelling has subsided (3-5 days). The cast should be worn for 6 weeks. Displaced medial malleolar, large posterior malleolar, bimalleolar or trimalleolar fractures, or any displaced fracture which involves the ankle mortise, should be internally fixed.
[DOC File]Prevention and Treatment of Injuries
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Inversion Ankle Sprain. Inversion Ankle Sprain. Ankle Fracture. In most cases of a fracture, SWELLING and pain may be extreme. There may be no deformity, but if a fracture is suspected, splinting is essential! RICE to control hemorrhage and swelling as soon as possible. To physician for x-rays! Achilles Tendon Strain
[DOC File]Ankle Instability
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Ankle lace up bracing. Ankle radiographs (if available) to ruleout fracture or osteochondral lesion of talus. For acute injuries with moderate to severe pain, swelling and disability, consider SMART (Sports Medicine and Reconditioning Team) clinic referral for additional evaluation and …
[DOC File]Torrey Pines Orthopaedic Medical Group, Inc
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For right foot ankle ORIF procedure, driving is usually started 6-8 weeks postoperatively, when safe. If the left foot is the operative one, driving may be started two to three weeks postoperative. Earlier driving may cause increased swelling in the right foot as it is in a dependent position.
[DOC File]Evaluation of Ankle Injuries
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Swelling and discoloration are typical from this injury. Ankle Strains. Pulling or tearing of a tendon or muscle of the ankle. Ankle Fractures or Breaks. Ankle Avulsion Fracture – A force on a tendon or ligaments (such as a sprain or strain, causes a piece of _____ to be pulled away. Complete – fracture all the way through the bone.
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