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A member asked:
Ankle swelling and very painful when in a walking cast. what do you suggest?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Nonweightbearing: When I have a patient that has to much swelling in the cam boot. I ask them to go nonweightbearing for a week. I use the rice protocol (rest, ice, compression (nonwweightbearing in splint), and elevation). I incorporate nsaids with Ibuprofen 800mg bid as well. If it still persists an xray or ultrasound might be necessary.
Answered 6/6/2018
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Elevate: Try to elevate your foot and if continuous, call your doctor.
Answered 3/29/2013
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Crutches elevation: If your foot/ankle hurts when walking on it in a cast use crutches. Maybe too early to walk on it if it is swelling elevation higher than your heart can help.
Answered 6/6/2018
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