Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I broke my tibia and fibia in 1996 my foot still swells what can i do?
8 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Your Big Break....: To start with, you can have your ankle re-evaluated. More information is needed as to the severity of you past fracture. Fractures don't always cause prolonged swelling, so other elements should be explored.
Answered 10/29/2017
1.4k views
Foot swelling : Persistent foot swelling 20 years post leg fracture may or may not be related . If one suffered a severe open fracture with disruption of the soft tissue then it may be related . If more commonly u had a garden variety leg fx , then probably not , Try some below knee support stockings which are available in most sporting goods stores. If no response from that , ask to be evaluated
Answered 5/8/2016
1.4k views
Various causes...: Some causes of swelling of the ankles can include systemic problems such as hypertension, and problems with the kidneys and localized issues such as arthritis, infection, lymphatic obstruction, blood clots, varicose veins, trauma (fracture, sprain, tendonitis) and side effects to medication. Have it evaluated by a professional and get the appropriate treatment.
Answered 6/11/2017
663 views
Related Questions
A member asked:
I broke my tibia near the ankle a month ago. I have circular orange brown spotson the sole.Why is this?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Have a broke tibia and fibula 4 inches up from my ankle. Its been 5 weeks. No shown bone growth is this a problem?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I broke my leg about a year and a half ago. Tibia, Fibula, and a piece of my ankle. It tingles and turns red. Is this normal?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
ORIF&IM nailing of tibia 4months.little pain in ankle while walking.but when hang leg for 2hours or more ankle swell a lot.is it bad?what should do?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What type of compression garment to be used in ankle as it swell&become red.? IM nailing&ORIF of tibia 3months ago.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I broke both tibia ad fibula just above the ankle joint and dislocated my ankle. Surgery three months ago fixed the bones with a plate and five screws in one and three screws in the other. I still cannot bear weight on the affected foot and when I try I g
2 days ago til now, i suddenly felt my left foot became a little numb, but when pinched, i can still feel it, its somewhere in tibia going to midfoot?
I had a tibia sesamoidectomy 3 weeks ago. When I stand, my foot immediately begins to swell. The color of my foot changes to a reddish & blue color. How long will it take for the swelling to go away & begin walking. Also how long does it take for the pain
I had surgery of upperend tibia left 6 mon back.still i m nt able to put 100%weight on my leg.My left feet pains lyk hell and I cnt even stand more than10min.Hw much more time will it take To heal n walk properly & why there is so Much pain in feet?
Distal tibia fracture 6 weeks ago (no surgery). Is it normal for my toes (esp part of foot under big toe) to swell up after standing on knee scooter?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
