What is the ankle plate?

If the ankle joint becomes injured for any reason, it may be necessary to immobilize the joint to prevent further injury and promote healing in the affected area. Ankle plate is commonly used to achieve this immobilization. This device is wrapped around the affected joint and basically repairs it on site, thereby limiting normal movement and protecting the joint from possible injury. The design and function of the ankle splint may vary depending on the intended use; Some are extremely rigid and aim to completely immobilize the joint, while others offer some flexibility so that the joint can move, but not as much as if it were without special support.

Sorted ankle usually requires the use of ankle splint or at least ankle bandage. When the ligaments inside the joint are damaged or torn by the ankle, leading to swelling and inflammation, not to mention a decent amount of pain. Sperns tend to treat slowly, which means they are susceptible to re -injury for a long time. AnkleThe splint can be used to grip the ankle joint and prevent the movement of the bonds, thus promoting healing in the tissues that form the ligaments. The splint can also help reduce swelling and pain, although if it is not used correctly, the splint can actually worsen these conditions.

Sometimes the ankle plate is designed to limit only one type of movement. For example, a small thing can allow normal movement back and forth, but can reduce lateral movement. This is common when a person heals a ligament injury that can be worse by lateral movement. The splint will usually contain a stirrup that wings around the bottom of the foot, as well as the upper support that wings around the lower leg. The curtain connects these two parts to allow movement forward and backwards, but a stiff hinge, which is usually crazy from thick plastic or metal limits any movement from side to side that can damage the ankle.

Hand and loop straps are usually used to maintainThe ankle splints firmly around the affected area, although some of the splints use laces instead. Hand and loop straps are easy to adjust and quickly adjust while running, while laces can be slower and less effective when tightening the palm. Temporary splints are sometimes secured on site using a medical tape that must be destroyed as soon as the plate is no longer used.