Swelling when walking 6 months after a fractured ankle may be associated with too much exercise, insufficient functional exercise, delayed or non-union of the fracture and traumatic arthritis.
In general, if the patient is more active while recovering from surgery, it may trigger an inflammatory response, resulting in swelling. In addition, prolonged bed rest with insufficient functional exercise may result in venous thrombosis of the lower extremities, leading to swelling of the ankle when walking.
Delayed or non-union of fractures may result in pain and swelling during activity due to incomplete healing. If there is traumatic arthritis, the patient may also exhibit swelling during activity.
If you are recovering from a fracture, you can eat something high in protein and calcium, such as milk and eggs, to help promote healing. It is also important to maintain a balanced nutritional profile by eating a sufficient amount of vegetables and fruits such as cabbage and apples. In addition, try to avoid eating spicy and stimulating foods such as peppers.
If the ankle fracture is swollen when walking for 6 months, you should go to the hospital for follow-up and ask the doctor’s opinion.