Hi. Im rachel ad im 15 years old. On Thursday last week, i was practicing new gymnastics skills and landed wrong on my right ankle. Its is bruised but not really swollen at all. It is the outside right under the femur bone. It hurts when I walk and do stuff on it. What do you think I did? How long should I rest it? Is it worth going to the doctors for?
Hello, Thanks for writing to us, I have studied your case with diligence. Instability may increase due to tear and laxity of ligament. I will advise you to do MRI ankle for soft tissue involvement. Till time, you can continue use supportive splint or brace. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS will help in early healing. As age is more you can manage it conservatively with brace and physio. Complication can be ankle arthritis, profound instability, recurrent fall, inability to walk. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.