Ankle injury, Orthopedics FAQ

Overcoming Ankle Injury Healing Challenges in Special Needs Patients

Challenges in Healing Ankle Sprains? Dear Dr. Lee, My 23-year-old son, who has severe intellectual disabilities, suffered a torn ankle ligament from a fall while walking in mid-July this year. He was treated at a hospital where the physician advised that the ankle should be immo...

Dr. Li Wenlin Reply:
Hello, in response to your question, if the injury from mid-July has not healed by October, it indicates a slower healing process. The treatment of fractures must take into account the range of motion of the joints. If immobilization lasts too long, although the fracture may heal...

Does Ankle Injury Affect Your Height? Insights from an Orthopedic Expert

Height issues Hello, Doctor Shi: I remember when I was a child, I twisted my ankle while running, which caused a slight protrusion in the area of the left talus. Will this affect my height?

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If the growth plates in the ankle are not injured, they will not affect height. The majority of height growth occurs at the growth plates near the knee joint, while the ends of the thigh and calf also contribute to height. The spine is similarly involved. Therefore, there is no n...

Understanding Ankle Injuries: Addressing Knee and Leg Pain After Recovery

Foot Hello Dr. Lai, Although my ankle injury is slowly recovering, I am experiencing new pain. I have persistent soreness and numbness in my knee, which then extends to cramping and pain along the outer thigh, reaching my buttocks. This has caused my entire left leg to feel sti...

Dr. Lai Qiren Reply:
Hello Ms. Hsu: First, I would like to apologize for the late response due to various tasks. Your left calf's inner side is currently healing well, but the pain in your outer thigh and buttocks is due to fasciitis, which resulted from overuse and improper posture during the p...

Ankle Injury: Is Surgery the Right Solution for Chronic Pain?

Ankle joint injury About 18 years ago, I suffered an open fracture of the ankle due to a car accident. The injured area has been frequently painful, and I have previously sought treatment and taken pain medication. I have not sought treatment or taken pain medication for the past...

Dr. Li Wenlin Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, it is best for you to seek an evaluation from an orthopedic physician as soon as possible. During the consultation, the physician will perform an X-ray examination and a physical examination. Considering your age and occupational needs, the or...

Struggling to Walk Normally After Ankle Injury: Treatment Options

Inability to walk normally? I injured the sole of my left foot while playing basketball; it swelled significantly, and I couldn't walk normally, only sideways. After seeing a doctor, I was diagnosed with a triangular ligament injury. After a month of treatment, my condition ...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Ankle injuries typically take about two to three months to heal. Based on the photos, there is still bruising on the dorsum of the foot, indicating that the injury is relatively recent. Currently, rehabilitation therapy may be necessary. If there is pain while walking, the use of...

Severe Ankle Injury: Recovery Challenges and Rehabilitation Tips

Severe ankle injury? In October 2004, during a tennis practice, I accidentally caught my right foot's toe in a hole on the court while running, causing my right ankle to roll inward and swell severely. The next day, I went to the hospital for an X-ray, and the doctor diagnos...

Dr. Li Wenlin Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, the rehabilitation physician has provided excellent diagnosis and analysis, and the rehabilitation has indeed improved your symptoms. I personally recommend that you continue with the rehabilitation and consider wearing an ankle brace for prot...

Understanding Treatment Options for Chronic Ankle Injuries

Old injury of the right ankle? Hello Doctor: My right foot has been injured for over a year. Sometimes it hurts, and sometimes it doesn't. The pain is severe when I squat or when there are significant temperature changes. I have seen many doctors, but they only took X-rays a...

Dr. Chu Baijun Reply:
Mr. Victor: I would like to know the extent of your ankle injury at the time it occurred. Was it a simple sprain, or was there a fracture involved? The fact that your ankle sometimes hurts and sometimes does not, along with sensitivity to temperature changes, usually indicates so...

Rehabilitation After Cast Removal: Key Insights for Ankle Injury Recovery

Rehabilitation after cast removal? Hello Dr. Luo, I have a question to ask you... I was in a car accident on October 15 and underwent surgery on my right ankle on October 16. The doctor said that the bone on the outer side of my right calf (the smaller bone) was fractured, and th...

Dr. Luo Zhaozhong Reply:
Hello: 1. Generally, it takes about three months for a typical fracture to allow for normal walking. 2. With proper protection, swelling is less likely to occur; excessive movement can negatively impact recovery, and abnormal torsion can also lead to fractures. 3. A fracture does...

Persistent Ankle Injury: When to Seek Further Medical Treatment

Ankle injury that is slow to heal? Hello: I sprained my left ankle on the evening of October 7, resulting in swelling at the ankle joint and severe pain that prevented me from standing. The next day, I visited an orthopedic clinic for examination and X-rays. The doctor diagnosed ...

Dr. Ye Qingnian Reply:
An ankle sprain without a fracture is always a ligament injury. The primary function of ligaments is to maintain joint stability. When injured, they need to be immobilized for six weeks to heal properly. If the ligaments are not adequately stabilized during the initial six weeks ...

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