What Are the Different Types of Ankle Injury?

Ankle sprains are more common, especially the lateral collateral ligament injury. Mostly caused by indirect external forces. If stepping into the recess while walking, the ankle joint is suddenly turned inward and adducted, which can damage the lateral collateral ligament. In severe cases, ankle joint fracture may be associated. Insufficient or incomplete treatment will cause repeated sprains in the future, which will affect joint function.

Ankle injury

1. Sudden varus or valgus sprain in the foot.

2. Local pain, swelling, blood stasis, tenderness, which causes the foot to flip to the healthy side, the pain of the affected side worsens.

Diagnose based on

1. Have a clear history of sprains.

2. Local pain, swelling, tenderness, and restricted movement.

3.X-ray, showing ankle subluxation, or accompanied by

Ankle injury treatment principles

1. Partial braking for partial braking, symptomatic treatment.

2. Complete rupture, or avulsion fracture, ankle subluxation, early surgical treatment.

Ankle injury medication principles

1. Patients can take analgesic tablets and intramuscular injection of durintin when the pain is obvious.

2. Antibiotics are used to prevent infection in surgical patients. The drug can be discontinued if there is no infection in the wound for three days.

3. After removing the plaster, use Shujin Decoction to soak. Or physical therapy, help function recovery.