Question 1

had ankle microfracture 2 years ago.  still have some swelling and significant pain. dr keeps saying wait and see.  what can be next for me?

Accepted Answer

Arthritis: You've developed traumatic arthritis. This develops as a result of a fracture. It can lead to chronic pain, swelling.
pain and anti-inflammatory medications may be needed to try supplements like glucosamine and hyaluronic acid

Question 2

when can i go to the gym again if i had microfracture ankle surgery 3 weeks ago?

Accepted Answer

When bone has healed: Which takes at about 6 weeks. Other factors such as swelling and stiffness are also factors. You may need physical therapy before resuming normal activities. Above all, you need to consult with your physician who is aware of your clinical situation. May be able to exercise upper body if you are not putting stress on lower extremities. Again, consult with byour doctor.

Question 3

what are the signs of ankle fracture?

Accepted Answer

Pain, bruising: There usually is an injury associated with this condition which will have signs of bruising, swelling, and pain. If the fracture is real bad, one can see an obvious alignment deformity of the affected limb. One may even have blisters associated with the rapid swelling that occurs.

Question 4

what are the signs someone has ankle fracture?

Accepted Answer

Pain: Inability to weight bear
swelling
pain
bruising
not all symptoms need to be present.
Please get an xray. Even if you think it might be broken, you should have an xray to make sure.  It can be a lifelong disability if you choose to ignore it. Even severe ankle sprains can take over a year to improve from, if not treated properly.

Question 5

what are the tests for ankle fracture?

Accepted Answer

X-ray: Most commonly done is an x-ray, 3 views of the ankle.  This should show any fractures through the bones including the surface (cortex) of the bone.  Sometimes an MRI is needed when you have a bone bruise or internal fracture of a bone not involving the surface.  In this scenario, a regular x-ray may look normal but an MRI will show a bright white spot at the fracture on a stir image.

Question 6

what sort of problem is an ankle fracture?

Accepted Answer

Bone injury: If the multiple bones in the ankle break, they will bleed at the fracture site. This blood will clot and form the matrix ie the building forms upon which the new bone cells will eventually form from new bone forming cells that develop. In order to prevent the bone edges from moving around, that would cause much more pain and delayed or even non healing, casting or screwing  bone is needed.

Question 7

how is an ankle fracture typically treated?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Some ankle fractures can be treated with braces and early weight bearing, while some require extensive surgery, and long periods of not putting weight on it.  X-ray is extremely important in diagnosing and directing treatment of ankle fractures.

Question 8

could an ankle fracture be practically painless?

Accepted Answer

There should be pain: Fractures are broken bones, and there will be pain when a bone breaks. Different people have differing perceptions of pain, so it's possible for somebody with a very high pain tolerance to say his ankle fracture was "practically" painless.

Question 9

what is an ankle fracture displacement?

Accepted Answer

ANKLE FRACTURE: Management of an ankle fractue may involve a cast, brace, or surgery depending on the fracture pattern.

Question 10

how do i know if i have a minor ankle fracture?

Accepted Answer

X-ray: An x-ray of the foot and ankle will be able to assist in differentiating a sprain form a fracture.

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Had ankle microfracture 2 years ago. still have some swelling and significant pain. dr keeps saying wait and see. what can be next for me?

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When can i go to the gym again if i had microfracture ankle surgery 3 weeks ago?

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What are the signs of ankle fracture?

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What are the signs someone has ankle fracture?

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