Sparks, NV
A 25-year-old female asked:
Sprained ankle last month er ruled out fracture going on 6 weeks swelling not going down red patches on leg foot and leg numb up to butt cheek worried
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Devon Glazeranswered
22 years experience
Ankle injury: With ankle injuries, bones are only one level of concern. We also have to worry about the ligaments which are most commonly injured during an ankle sprain and will not show up on plain film x-rays. I would recommend that you immobilize the limb as much as possible and consult with your closest podiatrist. An MRI of the best in order to rule out soft tissue injuries. Good luck!
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