The after 60 thing made me smile. I’m 64.
I’m not normally injury prone so haven’t dealt with it much. The worst time was when I was kicked by a horse on a trail ride. The leg turned black and swelled for months. The ankle swelled to where it almost touched the ground. I wrapped it in an ACE bandage for six months and it was a year before it was normal. The second time I was thrown and the horse stepped on my head (temple) I had a black eye and my face was black and swollen on that side all the way to my neck. The difference was that I was young, in my 30’s. I was invincible then. Now that I’m in my 60’s I know I’m mortal and I no longer have horses.
Women are at risk for microfractures as hormone levels decline. Microfractures in the foot can cause swelling.
I have woman friend who was a mail carrier. She stepped funny one day getting out of her truck and people inside the building that she was about to enter could hear the loud snap as both of her tendons broke. So did two bones in her foot and ankle.
She had surgery to repair the tendons and pin the bones. Recovery took almost a year, except that the swelling in her foot never wanted to go away. After many more examinations the surgeon told her “Your foot is worn out. Microfractures.” She had had a hysterectomy but no HRT and that, plus her job, probably resulted in the microfractures. This was over four years ago and the swelling still plagues her constantly. A shame because she enjoyed her job and will never be able to return to it. Not to mention that it interferes with the rest of her life.
Anyway it is something that you should probably ask your doctor about. I hope that you have something other than this but it is a possibility that you should know about.