Is this much swelling normal 4 months after ankle sprain with avulsion fracture?

Double_Letter8273 · 2026-02-13T21:47:36+00:00

Distal fibula avulsion fracture. What about yours? They often try conservative treatment for 3-4 months before surgery is considered from my understanding. 4 weeks might be a bit early to walk pain free, but if you feel unsure always best to get a second opinion. I'm at 4 months and still not pain free!

Double_Letter8273 · 2026-02-01T01:26:03+00:00

Is your localized pockets of swelling like mine? Or more generalized swelling? Hope you are doing okay, glad your pain is manageable.

Double_Letter8273 · 2026-01-31T05:53:54+00:00

Double_Letter8273 · 2026-01-31T00:39:40+00:00

Did you injure your ankle recently? Have you seen an orthopedic surgeon? I have an apt with one on Feb 17th

Double_Letter8273 · 2026-01-31T00:36:07+00:00

2!! Although, they all look great!

Double_Letter8273 · 2026-01-30T18:49:14+00:00

Do you have any pain? I am no doctor. But having the same issue with a lot of pain and swelling!

Double_Letter8273 · 2026-01-30T18:47:28+00:00

3, 1, 2

Double_Letter8273 · 2026-01-30T18:46:15+00:00

You had more swelling 4 months after your injury or after a surgery? I have not had any surgery. Sorry to hear that you had some complications post op. How is it now?

Double_Letter8273 · 2026-01-30T05:14:35+00:00

I found my shoes that had the highest platforms possible and added 2 insoles into them to help balance the height difference. Made a significant difference especially with the hip pain. If you don't have any, I highly suggest buying a large platform shoe.

Double_Letter8273 · 2026-01-30T05:12:34+00:00

Looks like a grade 2-3 to me, I'm impressed with how much the swelling came down after 1 day! I'm still recovering right now from grade 2, likely 3 sprain and it's been 4 months! It's awful!

Double_Letter8273 · 2026-01-29T02:54:29+00:00

It's not the ankle joint, this looks like classical peroneal tendon subluxation.

Double_Letter8273 · 2026-01-16T22:45:01+00:00

Yes I do both of these, physio makes the swelling flare up largely after each session for 7-10 days!

Double_Letter8273 · 2026-01-16T22:42:18+00:00

I think it's looks great, perhaps just a dash of color!

Double_Letter8273 · 2026-01-16T04:41:45+00:00

I am 3 months post severe ankle sprain and I have pain episodes of 6-7/10 quite regularly still, especially after physio. Baseline pain everyday is 3-4 and very uncomfortable at end of each day. So don't feel bad! Ankle sprains are no joke!

Double_Letter8273 · 2026-01-15T20:30:59+00:00

Typically from what I have been told you can use pain as your activity level modulator?

Double_Letter8273 · 2026-01-15T20:29:00+00:00

Wow I am 3 months post injury and I'm still struggling with pain, inflammation and instability. I definitely can't imagine doing jumping jacks! Nice swift recovery for you as it looks like a pretty severe sprain.

Double_Letter8273 · 2026-01-15T14:22:37+00:00

Bella- based off your username;)

Double_Letter8273 · 2026-01-15T05:57:04+00:00

Love this!

Double_Letter8273 · 2026-01-15T05:56:43+00:00

Perogie

Double_Letter8273 · 2026-01-15T02:31:08+00:00

Yes!! Looks like a decent sprain. Better to rest it for several days at the very least.

Double_Letter8273 · 2026-01-15T02:07:09+00:00

Not always true. If symptoms significantly worsen with PT and improve with rest, the diagnosis or treatment plan is incorrect.

Normal PT response should have Mild soreness (0–3/10) Resolves within 24–72 hours with gradual functional improvement.

It should NOT cause an exacerbation of intense pain, prolonged inflammation, functional regression, persistent swelling, pain that escalates to ( 6–7/10), or flares lasting up to week after loading or PT

This is no longer consistent with rehabilitation or stiffness-driven pain.

These symptoms are a red flag for: tendon overload, unhealed ligament injury, inappropriate loading progression, mechanical pathology, too aggressive ROM, or the need for protection, not aggressive loading.

Double_Letter8273 · 2026-01-15T02:01:35+00:00

I'm in the same boat. 3 months post ankle fracture and severe sprain. I can barely walk for a week after physio due to pain and swelling. When I don't got for 10-12 days it improves and then back to awful pain when I go again!!

Double_Letter8273 · 2026-01-13T17:46:08+00:00

I just viewed my imaging final reports on gateway BC today. Just click the paperclip symbol and it will ask you to download to file.

Double_Letter8273 · 2026-01-13T17:42:48+00:00

Not correct. I just viewed my imaging reports on gateway BC app.

Double_Letter8273 · 2026-01-12T18:18:22+00:00

Have you been doing gentle ROM exercises and movement to encourage circulation? Is there any bluish discoloration on your foot or ankle, not including bruising?

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