6 days post op on fractured ankle and leg
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I am two days home from hospital non weight bearing using crutches
Leg and ankle feels swollen in caste what is normal and when should I worry
Any help be great feeling very anxious
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Gill1111 mary_73095
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try to keep leg elevated when resting, this help with swelling. Good luck with your recovery.
mary_73095 Gill1111
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One day at a time
beryl49544 mary_73095
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Initially the leg hurt in the cast because of the swelling and the toes were swollen too but they need to be exercised regularly and should not be blue in colour. After a few weeks in the morning I could feel my ankle move in the cast presumably because the swelling was less after being elevated on pillows all night. I never put any weight on the leg and that has paid off because the ankle has healed well.
Don't be anxious because the swelling is normal and the best treatment is to keep the leg raised above hip level and I was told not to have it on the floor for more than 1 hour a day intermmitently.
It is very tedious non weight bearing for 6 weeks but it has paid off for me now and I hope you can give your injury the same treatment.
mary_73095 beryl49544
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A lesson in patience and acceptance
leelee1022 mary_73095
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13sufyan mary_73095
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Beba85 mary_73095
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niss1234 mary_73095
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Thanks!
leelee1022 niss1234
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