I banged my shin almost three months ago and in a couple of weeks was having severe pain. Ultrasound ruled out DVT. X-rays showed no fracture. Doctor put me in a boot for 6 weeks. The pain got much better but after a week out of the boot, the pain has returned and I have lots of swelling in the ankle and foot. What could this be? What is my next course of action?
You need to meet the same doctor, or you may even visit a physical therapist who can help u guide some exercise. Try doing exercise for calf muscles and feet. For calf muscles you can do ankle toe movements and for feet you can pick some small marbles off the floor with the toes. Do use contrast bath technique as it'll help ease the swelling. Elevate the feet above the level of heart and the swelling will come down. The venous return is always a bigger issue in swelling or DVT. Please follow proper exercise for the lower limbs and I can say your problem is almost solved.