Before 18 months of removal of the plaster in my ankle, I still have swelling and pain. But I can walk, is it curable?

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Dear user, if there is still swelling and pain even after plaster removal, you should get an xray to see if complete healing has occurred or if there is a hairline fracture. In case of a hairline fracture you should splint the ankle and avoid movement for sometime as it will delay the healing process. You can consult me for more doubts regarding this online by clicking on my photo and booking an appointment however, if you found my answer helpful, please leave a positive feedback as it helps me with my practice. Thank you.

Sharyl Eapen George · Accepted Answer

Dear user, if there is still swelling and pain even after plaster removal, you should get an xray to see if complete healing has occurred or if there is a hairline fracture. In case of a hairline fracture you should splint the ankle and avoid movement for sometime as it will delay the healing process. You can consult me for more doubts regarding this online by clicking on my photo and booking an appointment however, if you found my answer helpful, please leave a positive feedback as it helps me with my practice. Thank you.

Karuna Chawla · Answer

Do x-ray of affected ankle. Leg swelling generally occurs because of an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the tissues of the lower extremity. Common causes of leg swelling include idiopathic edema (swelling of unknown cause), overweight, is older, salt retention, cellulitis, congestive heart failure, venous insufficiency, pregnancy, and medication side effects. Some tips that may help reduce swelling: 1.Put your legs on pillows to raise them above your heart while lying down. 2.Exercise your legs. This helps pump fluid from your legs back to your heart. 3.Follow a low-salt diet, which may reduce fluid buildup and swelling. 4.Wear support stockings (sold at most drugstores and medical supply stores). 5.When traveling, take breaks often to stand up and move around. 6.Avoid wearing tight clothing or garters around your thighs. 7.Lose weight if you need to.