Broken ankle... 1 year later?!
Question: Broken ankle!.!.!. 1 year later!?
i broke my ankle a year ago!.
i didnt have surgery on it, just a walking boot for 8 weeks or so!.
it is STILL swollen and bruised!. is that normal!?
i wasnt happy with my ortho especially not now, a year later with pain, swelling, and continued bruising!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
i didnt have surgery on it, just a walking boot for 8 weeks or so!.
it is STILL swollen and bruised!. is that normal!?
i wasnt happy with my ortho especially not now, a year later with pain, swelling, and continued bruising!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
i would see a doctor!. you may need some physical therapy!. i injured my right knee about 4 years ago and it still bothers me!. i have bee to physical therapy 3 different times!. the 1st 2 didn't help much , the third one helped!. i am still in pain and just deal with it!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Complete healing of a bone may take up to a year to be finished, however, it should not be swollen and most definitely not be bruised!
Is there any possibility that you re-injured again!?!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Is there any possibility that you re-injured again!?!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
rule of thumb in health care---when doubt get a second opinionWww@Answer-Health@Com