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Ankle Trauma

Ankle trauma includes ankle sprain, fracture, and a torn ligament. Loose-fitting shoes, high-heeled footwear, walking on an uneven road, sudden twisting of the ankle in sports activities, running, jumping, dancing, road accident, etc., contribute to ankle injuries. It leads to pain, swelling, and the inability to walk or move the ankle. A simple sprain can be managed with adequate rest, cold compression, elastic bandages or soft braces, and leg elevation, along with pain killers. Serious injuries require appropriate surgical intervention.

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I cannot stand on my left leg after right ankle wound. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 35 year old male. I had a wound on my right ankle which lasted for some months and my right leg was hanged to enable blood flow to the leg. After two months, the leg was brought down and bandaged while I went for a normal dressing of the wound. I started using the bandage on the...  Read Full »


Sreenivasa Rao

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The pain could be due to two reasons - one that is coming from the back and the other could be from the hip due to post-immobilization stiffness and possible wasting as you were in two months of immobilization. I would like you to get your pain diagnosed properly bef...  Read Full »

I have pain in foot after ankle injury making it difficult to run. What is the reason?

Query: Hello doctor, I injured my ankle three weeks ago and there is a pain somewhere behind the foot. I am able to walk and jog slowly but not able to run. So what might be the reason behind this pain and what should I do to start running again?  Read Full »


Sreenivasa Rao

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your concern. In my opinion, it could be an improperly healed ankle sprain. Nothing to worry. I recommend you to kindly do a lot of icing frequently on your ankle. Keep stretching your calf muscles. Roll a tennis ball under your calf muscles. Do not force your...  Read Full »

My left ankle is not healing after a sport injury. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I got a wound on my left ankle two weeks ago, while playing kabaddi and it is not getting cured. I did the basic first aid but still, there is no improvement. Please give me the reason and suggestion.  Read Full »


Shah Krishna Sunil

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like you to describe your wound, whether it is an open wound or a closed wound with swelling and blood clots. Have you gone for an X-Ray or MRI? Did you experience any twisting in your ankle while getting injured? If it is an open wound, you will have to do ...  Read Full »

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