Quote Originally Posted by rnky_22 View Post
you can expect mild swelling and warmth around the area for 3-4 weeks..what kind of fracture was it? was is associated with any torn ligament or tendon? In ankle fractures, RSD is a common condition to develop..you have to make sure that it is not unusually pale, cold and clammy..keep icing it 3-4 times, keep ur leg elevated for most of the time..hope it helps
The fracture involved just the tip of the lateral malleolus, and it is still attatched to the main bone. The soft tissue injury seems to have been limited to sprains and bruising. What is RSD?
Thanks very much for your help.
Bunnie