Andrew Clarke, Podiatrist » Falls http://www.andrewclarkepodiatrist.co.za Podiatrist with Special Interest in Diabetes, Arthritis and Children's Foot Problems Sat, 24 Jul 2010 13:15:28 +0000 en hourly 1 andrew andrew Specialising in Diabetes, Arthritis and Children's Foot Problems No No After A Fall, Don't Ignore The Pain http://www.andrewclarkepodiatrist.co.za/2009/12/14/after-a-fall-dont-ignore-the-pain/ http://www.andrewclarkepodiatrist.co.za/2009/12/14/after-a-fall-dont-ignore-the-pain/#comments Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:16:49 +0000 Andrew http://www.andrewclarkepodiatrist.co.za/?p=422 At the end of last week, a 60-something lady was brought to me complaining of a very painful ankle, three weeks after she tripped and fell whilst walking in the Bush.

She was uncertain which way her ankle had bent when she fell, but said there was a lot of swelling and bruising, which was only now starting to go down. Whilst in the Bush she had managed only basic First Aid with a bandage, to keep the swelling down so that she could get her foot into her trainers, but walking was extremely painful.

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