Ortho doctor reco

Question

The sharp twist of my ankle instantly made me protectively clutch my seven-month pregnant belly, a stark and painful reminder of how loose my ligaments have become due to pregnancy hormones. With the joint now swollen and purple, my usual instinct to grab standard anti-inflammatories is out of the question, leaving me relying solely on elevation and paracetamol. Given the extra weight and limited medication options, should I have this clinically evaluated by an orthopaedic specialist, or is standard home rest sufficient to ensure both my recovery and the babys safety?

Desiree Seow · Answer

During my pregnancy, I had a nasty trip on the pavement and twisted my ankle terribly. Because our ligaments get so loose from the hormones, the injury was actually much worse than a normal sprain. Like you, I was terrified for the baby and completely lost on what medicine I could safely take. Trying to just rest it out at home felt like getting nowhere fast, so I went in for a proper clinical evaluation to see what our next steps should be. After looking at the damage, my doctor made the firm decision that surgery was the only way to fix the structural issue for good. Going ahead with the operation turned out to be completely successful, sorting out the instability in a way simple rest never could. It got me back on my feet properly, and I always make sure my overall health is in top hands, Dr Alan Cheung was my doctor, if you ever need a recommendation.