Hi, my wife slid out or her wheelchair today and twisted her right leg. Her leg and ankle swelled up. I am putting cold compresses every so often and have the leg wrapped and elevated. Is there anything else I can do to bring down the swelling. Nothing seems to be broken. I can not take her to the emergency room because I am blind and cannot drive. So we would not be able to get back home if we went by ambulance. We have no taxis in this area.
Hello, Sorry to hear that your wife has been injured at the ankle joint due to fall. I will advise continuing the icing and elevate the limb and see for 2-3 days. If that doesn't come down then you should opt for an x-ray and take an opinion on the x-ray reports by the clinical physician. Usually, it's never a fracture if there is no osteoporosis. It means bone weakness. If osteoporosis than one can suspect for swelling. But again it isn't major than witChatDoctorpression, elevation and rest of the things become controlled. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In Chat Doctor.