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Twisted ankle while in cast

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KK234987
KK234987

I am 15 days post op and got a cast put on three days ago. Last night I was getting into the backseat of my car and my foot got caught in between the two seats on the console and my leg/foot twisted. It hurt a little, but wasn’t excruciating. It has been swollen and burning ever since though and kind of feels like the incision site is bleeding. I’m not sure if this is all in my head or if I could have possible messed something up? Has anyone else ever done this or something similar? Not sure if I should go see or call my doctor 

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  • alison42577
    alison42577 KK234987

    Posted

    Hi, KK234987

    I would get it checked out, when I had a problem I phoned the plaster room at hospital for advice.

    Hope this helps,

    Good luck,

  • kathy18445
    kathy18445 KK234987

    Posted

    Oh Nooooo, I fell While transporting from walker to scooter and I hit my cast on the floor.   It hurt a bit but not bad and it did swell a little.  I waited to call the doctor and it all went away.   I think the cast is safe enough to bump but the twisting thing I’m not sure about.   I can’t imagine you twisted it enough to harm anything. Those casts are like fiberglass and do a good job of keeping your foot in place.
    • KK234987
      KK234987 kathy18445

      Posted

      That is what I was thinking.. and I don’t have any pain so I’m not sure if it’s necessary to call or not 
  • Shkubitza
    Shkubitza KK234987

    Posted

    Yeah i would at least call my ortho/ podiatrist just to see what they say probably not a big deal but better safe then sorry.
  • angela82073
    angela82073 KK234987

    Posted

    Oh no!  It wouldn’t hurt to call your dr and explain the type of discomfort you’re having. My scars are still very tender etc and to even bump softly sends me into the worst kind of pain.  I have never taken pain pills bc I knew this was a life long situation.  It’s been almost 6 years .   I was a school teacher 21 years and haven’t been able to work.   I take Aleve for pain.  What do u do for pain management ?
    • KK234987
      KK234987 angela82073

      Posted

      I actually haven’t been taking anything except Tylenol PM at night to help me sleep. I can’t take any ibruprofen or things like that because I’m on Aspirin to prevent blood clots. I have been lucky and haven’t had a lot of pain. I do get a lot of burning though 
    • angela82073
      angela82073 KK234987

      Posted

      I can’t take nsaids bc of my stomach sad.  I just try to deal with it .  My orthopedic doctors say I’m lucky to have a foot bc I was at risk for amputation.   I looked into a total ankle replacement but my injuries are to complicated .  I just want it better 🙄

      I had a 50 ft fall from a parasailing accident when I was 44.   This has been a nightmare for 6 years .   Just looking for any tips to help 

  • Jude1959
    Jude1959 KK234987

    Posted

    Not sure what surgery you have had but definitely call your Doctor. Get it checked out. I caused big damage to my tibia years ago in a cast. Please please check it.
    • KK234987
      KK234987 Jude1959

      Posted

      I had trimalleolar surgery. Have a lot 5 screws and a plate. What type of surgery did you have, how did you damage t and what did they do for it? 
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