I agree, I would use acupuncture for this. It can help increase circulation to the area and bring down swelling as well as relieve pain, and focuses the body's healing abilities on the ankle so things...
Treatments for ankle arthritis including ankle replacementby
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by an expert in total ankle replacement discusses the latest treatment options for ankle arthritisInflammation... to anyone who suffers from pain in their ankle and would like further advice on what the suggested causes and treatments...
Hello Douglas,
there are three joints in the lower extremities; the hip, the knee, and the ankle... of those joints using a brace the energy of your action must go somewhere. So yes when stabilizing the ankle...
It's not clear to me how long this has been happening. Any previous trauma? Any prior blood clots? Varicose veins? Infections? Travel to impoverished countries? New medicines? Amlodipine and other calcium channel block
Gina - I have not had a replacement, but you might try this group for some answers. Good Luck. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Ankle_Joint_Replacement/message/6798
Dear Gina
sorry to read...
and especially in an urgent care facility or emergency room, we use the Ottawa ankle/foot rules to determine who needs an xray... of concern. However, an inability to put your full body weight on the affected foot/ankle for at least 4...