Dr Foot
Super Administrators
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Jan. 2003
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Sep. 29 2004,14:12 |
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The bunion symtoms may not be relevant as the bunion is linked to the ligaments around the ankle. from your description it sounds like you have tendonitis caused by a strain. A strain occurs when a muscle or tendon overstretches.
Most ankle strains are inversion injuries in which the foot twists inward, damaging the lateral ligaments on the outside of the foot. Pronation injuries to the medial ligaments on the inside of the foot, which are caused by twisting the foot outward, are less common.
Treatment usually involves RICE - rest, ice, compression, and elevation:
Rest involves keeping off the injured ankle as much as possible. Crutches may be used to enable the patient to move around when necessary, without placing weight on the injury. An air cast or splint may be used to support the ankle for support and severe sprains may require a hard cast. In your case just resting the foot and trying not to wak too much for the next 5 days would be ideal.
Ice is used to reduce swelling. Ice packs are usually applied for 20 minutes at a time every hour as long as swelling persists.
Compression involves supporting the ankle and foot with a firmly (not tightly) wrapped elastic bandage, compression stocking, or gel wrap. If swelling causes the bandage to become tight, it should be loosened immediately.
Elevation helps to minimize bruising and swelling. The foot should be kept above heart level as often as possible during the first 48 hours.
In my opinion insoles increase healing time and decrease the chance of this occurring again.
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