2 weeks ago I had a vice fall on my shin and it cut it a little and my ankle is still swollen. The cut area is red and there are tiny red dots around the area. This area itches. I do not think anything is broken or fractured since I can walk and there is only slight pain esp. if you touch it. I am concerned about the cut area though with the redness.
Hi. This sounds like an infection with cellulitis where you had the cut. It is important to have this treated with antibiotics to prevent spreading of the infection to overlying skin and bone. Fluid from the swelling in the injured area gravitates down and that will cause ankle swelling. Please go to ER for proper management.