Question 1

how can you treat a broken ankle?

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Cast or boot: Depending on the type of injury, you may be offered a cast or more likely a boot. For the first few weeks, you will be non weightbearing until the healing starts. After a while, when a callus is formed, gradual return to weight bearing will be done. This will depend on the type of fracture and your progress in healing.

Question 2

how to lessen a limp after a broken ankle?

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Physical therapy: Therapy to help strengthen the muscles and range of motion exercises will help to decrease the limp.

Question 3

does a broken ankle need to be elevated 24/7?

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No: But the more you elevate it the less swelling you will have and therefor promote better healing.

Question 4

can you walk on a broken ankle?

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Broken Ankle: No you shouldn't walk on it if you want it to heal the correct way and not prolong the healing.

Question 5

can i drive with a broken ankle?

Accepted Answer

Not if it: Is on your driving foot you can't.

Question 6

can i walk on tiptoe with a broken ankle?

Accepted Answer

If hurts=NO: Pain is a sign that there is a problem. A "broken" ankle initially requires casting or bracing with altered weight bearing (crutches). As the fracture become more stable due to healing you can place more weight on it . Toe touch walking in the first step in progress weight bearing as tolerated.

Question 7

will swelling make my broken ankle worse?

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No, but: It may slow the healing process.  Swelling may cause congestion of blood flow.  If blood flow is hindered healing will not be optimized.

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Question 8

should it be okay to walk on my broken ankle?

Accepted Answer

Have you seen the Dr: If you have a broken ankle, i hope that that was already evaluated by a foot/ankle specialist.  Depending on the type of break (fracture) and how long the condition has been treated, will dictate if it is safe to walk.  Fractures typically take 6-8 weeks to heal.  Without knowing what kind of break you have, you need to have the doctor that diagnosed your condition re-evaluate it and advise.

Question 9

how can i relieve swelling on a broken ankle?

Accepted Answer

RICE: Rest, ice, compression , elevation.

Question 10

what should i do while broken ankle is healing?

Accepted Answer

What do you want?: You can do upper body exercises or get caught up on your netflix queue!

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