Question 1

is my ankle broken?i tripped over a shoe&its swollen next to my bone and it's bigger than my ankle bone. i cant  turn it around&it's hard to the touch

Accepted Answer

Ankle pain: the only way to know if it is broken unless it is obviously deformed or the bone is sticking out is to get an X-ray. Unfortunately, even if you can walk on it or if it is massively swollen does't mean it is or isn't broken.  There have been many times in my career I thought something was broken and it wasn't in X-ray and vice versa.

Question 2

if i use lysol in my shoes to prevent or help treat athletes foot at night, how long should i wait to wear the shoes? is 12 hours enough for it to dry and be safe to wear?

Accepted Answer

: I am not aware of any danger with Lysol contact, but twelve hours is plenty of time to allow the spray to dry. Spraying your shoes does not treat athlete's foot... you'll need OTC antifungal medication. Here's some more info on treating athlete's foot:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/athletes-foot/symptoms-causes/syc-20353841

Question 3

i severely broke my talus bone, tore all the legimates in my foot, and suffer from nerve damage from an accident 5 months ago. shoe recommendations??

Accepted Answer

A shoe by any name..: It really depends on what your basic needs are. Style, comfort and function are all options. Perhaps you can find a crossover shoe to meet two needs. At any rate, once you decide on which route you want to follow, the choice of shoe will be easier, albeit not easy.

Question 4

left foot falls asleep / goes numb about 2.5 miles into runs. have loosened shoe laces, still happens. lasts for two miles. how to prevent?

Accepted Answer

Pinched nerve: This could very well be due to a pinched nerve in your lumbar spine.  There are other peripheral nerve compressions which could also cause similar symptoms.  You may have to dial down your running regimen, or cross train with a nonimpact exercise such as elliptical, until symptoms improve.  See a physician if the symptoms persist.

Question 5

does lysol in a can kill the fungus that causes athlete's foot on surfaces like carpets? and is it safe to spray it in my shoes for treatment and prevention?

Accepted Answer

: There are better options than spraying lysol in your shoes. You may try antifungal foot powder, available in drugstores, without a prescription.

Question 6

i have a displaced talus fracture, treated with orif surgery.  is there anything i can do to prevent avascular necrosis while ankle heals?

Accepted Answer

No: No. The injury itself determines the rate of avn.  Follow your docs recommendations regarding weight bearing to help heal it.

Question 7

i'm using a foot cream to get rid of foot fungus. any tips to prevent reinfection? should i clean clothes wit color-safe bleach, spray shoes with antifungal and clean the shower with lysol? or is it too much?

Accepted Answer

: Most home remedies don't work. See a podiatrist for the proper treament.

Question 8

i get shoe bite on front and back of ankle i dnt understand how will it go and how can i prevent it?

Accepted Answer

: Start with prevention. 1. Wear low thin socks to prevent the friction with the shoes. If that is not an option, 2. Wear mildly adhesive paper tape (surgical tape) on your skin until the shoes are broken in.

Question 9

got a knot on the bone that runs from ankle to my big toe right on a vein,hurts some times when i wear shoes.what could this be?

Accepted Answer

It is a bit : Difficult to understand precisely what you are saying because there are many bones between the ankle and the big toe.....there is a talus bone, navicular, cuneiform metatarsal bone along the most medial aspect of the foot. What is meant by a "knot"? Perhaps a ganglion? A midfoot exostosis?

Question 10

what are ways to prevent ankle injury?

Accepted Answer

Strength, flexibilit: Proper shoes, taping or bracing if frequent sprains, doing preventive exercises especially balance and proprioception.  Stretching, staying flexible, strengthening adjacent areas.
  Good surfaces, where possible.  Take tennis balls off the court when you play.  Luck.

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Is my ankle broken?i tripped over a shoe&its swollen next to my bone and it's bigger than my ankle bone. i cant turn it around&it's hard to the touch

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If i use lysol in my shoes to prevent or help treat athletes foot at night, how long should i wait to wear the shoes? is 12 hours enough for it to dry and be safe to wear?

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I severely broke my talus bone, tore all the legimates in my foot, and suffer from nerve damage from an accident 5 months ago. shoe recommendations??

A member asked:

Left foot falls asleep / goes numb about 2.5 miles into runs. have loosened shoe laces, still happens. lasts for two miles. how to prevent?

A member asked:

Does lysol in a can kill the fungus that causes athlete's foot on surfaces like carpets? and is it safe to spray it in my shoes for treatment and prevention?

A member asked:

I have a displaced talus fracture, treated with orif surgery. is there anything i can do to prevent avascular necrosis while ankle heals?

A member asked:

I'm using a foot cream to get rid of foot fungus. any tips to prevent reinfection? should i clean clothes wit color-safe bleach, spray shoes with antifungal and clean the shower with lysol? or is it too much?

A member asked:

I get shoe bite on front and back of ankle i dnt understand how will it go and how can i prevent it?

A member asked:

Got a knot on the bone that runs from ankle to my big toe right on a vein,hurts some times when i wear shoes.what could this be?

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What are ways to prevent ankle injury?

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