What Precautions Do I Need to Take after Ankle Surgery?

The ankle joint (ankle joint) is composed of the articular surface of the lower end of the tibia and fibula and the talus pulley, so it is also called the talar calf joint. The sacral joint socket formed by the lower articular surface of the tibia and the inner and outer ankle articular surfaces accommodates the talar block (joint head). Because the block is wide and narrow in front of the joint, when the foot is dorsiflexion, the wider front part enters In the fossa, the joints are stable; however, during plantar flexion, such as when the narrow rear part of the pulley enters the fossa when going downhill, the ankle joint is loose and can move sideways. At this time, the ankle joint is prone to sprains, and varus injuries are most common Because the lateral malleolus is longer and lower than the medial malleolus, it prevents excessive talus eversion.

ankle joint

Ankle joint

Simple synovial tuberculosis

In addition to the general principles of treatment,

Fibula fixation

A straight incision was made at the lower end of the fibula, and the distal end was turned forward. to

1. Cold compress: Place the towel soaked in cold water on the affected area and change it every 3 minutes or use ice cubes in a plastic bag for external application for 20-30 minutes. If the ankle sprain has been in place for more than 24 hours, you can switch to a hot pack. Because hot compress at this time can improve blood and lymph fluid circulation, which is conducive to the absorption of blood stasis and exudate.

2. Hot compress: Place the towel soaked in hot water or hot vinegar on the affected area, and replace it after 5-10 minutes. 1-2 times a day, about 30 minutes each time. Self-massage is also available. Rub the palm or fingers around the pain point around the ankle for about 10 minutes. Then shake the ankle 10 to 15 times. The range is from small to large, 1-2 times a day. Massage treatment should be applied 24 hours after injury to avoid increasing subcutaneous bleeding.

3. When just sprained, do not use alcohol,

• See your doctor early after a sprain to prevent fractures or dislocations