What is the best way to elevate a broken ankle? Pillows just aren't doing it!


Question: What is the best way to elevate a broken ankle!? Pillows just aren't doing it comfortably!.!?
My boyfriend broke his ankle last week and just had surgery on it!. He has to keep it elevated, but says he can't get it at the right spot using pillows!. Does anyone know of any other tricks for elevating a cast!?Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
Is the problem that the pillows are too soft to keep his leg up!? You could try folded up blankets!. Other than that, I don't know!. Sorry!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

try using phone books under the pillows, the pillows for comfort and the phone book to keep the elevation upWww@Answer-Health@Com

rolling blankets or towels may help other than that is he is a position where a sling can be made!?Www@Answer-Health@Com





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