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Ankle joint effusion treatment
A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ramon Garcia-septienanswered
Sports Medicine 47 years experience
See an Orthopaedic: MUST LIKELY YOU NEED EVALUATION AND TREATMENT FOR AN ORTHOPAEDIC MEAN TIME TAKE ARTHRITIS TYLENOL (acetaminophen) AND REST.
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Dr. Liesa Harteanswered
Family Medicine 31 years experience
Ankle joint effusion: You would want to be evaluated by a physician. In the meantime, rest it, ice it, compression with an Ace wrap, and elevation above the level of you... Read More
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3.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Rajeev Sehgalanswered
Podiatry 27 years experience
Effusion: You need to address what is causing the joint effusion first. Rest, ice, anti-inflammatory medication can help. See your local doctor if it is not cal... Read More
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1.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Richard Lizerbramanswered
42 years experience
Surgical repair: If it's been diagnosed as a complete rupture, and your under 60 or active then sx repair is warranted.
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3.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Rajeev Sehgalanswered
Podiatry 27 years experience
Options: For complete tears I usually recommend surgical intervention in active patients. You can try to rehab it, but there will be residual instability for w... Read More
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1.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 36-year-old male asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
Internal Medicine 39 years experience
You have a little: extra joint fluid.This is usually a result of some inflammation of the joint."Otherwise normal" means there is no fracture or dislocation.
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3.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Rajeev Sehgalanswered
Podiatry 27 years experience
Fluid: joint effusion is extra fluid in the joint from an inflammatory reaction. There could be many causes including injury, arthritis, connective tissue di... Read More
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1.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Dan Fisheranswered
Internal Medicine 29 years experience
Can't tell.: Based on the info all i know is that you have some joint fluid in your ankle. That alone is not an indication for surgery.
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5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Timothy Mosheranswered
Radiology 34 years experience
Ankle sprain: Tears of the anterior talofibular ligament and an ankle effusion are indications of an ankle sprain. The effusion can often extend into the flexor ha... Read More
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6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 27-year-old member asked:
Dr. Neil Halinanswered
Interventional Radiology 41 years experience
Probably nothing: Small joint effusions can be caused by many, many things, most require no testing or intervention. If the joint hurts, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory... Read More
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5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. Ki-Hon Linanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Fluid in joint: Mild effusion simply refers to mild fluid in the joint. If your MRI is otherwise normal, than the main treatment at this point would be time and cont... Read More
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4.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Kassanswered
Podiatry 30 years experience
You have an: Ankle sprain, but I'm sure you realized that. Rest, ice, compression, elevation are the treatment. Gentle range of motion exercises while off weight a... Read More
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363 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 53-year-old female asked:
Dr. Paxton Danielanswered
Radiology 34 years experience
Treatment: is not based on MRI findings alone. Treatment depends on integrating your history, physical, and MRI findings together so as to tell the complete stor... Read More
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882 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. Edward Hellmananswered
Orthopedic Surgery 31 years experience
Varies: A small effusion, independent of any structural problems in the knee does not necessarily need any activity restrictions. If you are having knee pain... Read More
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2.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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