Fracture of ankle

Despite the powerful muscles and ligaments surrounding the foot, due to heavy loads and constant pressure from the body, fracture of the ankle is the most common injury. Features of the position of this part of the body cause frequent dislocations, sprains and fractures.

Symptoms of ankle fracture

The main signs appearing in the first place are:

• severe swelling;
• changing the appearance of the joint;
• sharp pain in the ankle;
• difficulty in movement.

It is only possible to diagnose an accurate diagnosis after examining the X-ray, since severe pain and swelling may be a sign of a dislocation or bruise.

Treatment of ankle fracture

In this case, treatment should be done only by a doctor. First of all, the patient is injected with anesthetics, which eliminate painful shock. The correction will be required if the ankle fracture occurred with an offset. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia. To relax the muscles, the patient is seated on the edge of the table. The correction is made by movements that are opposite to the direction of the injuries that caused the injury.

After the leg is "collected", a plaster is applied to it for about a month. If under the influence of muscles there is a repeated displacement, resort to the method of drawing. The weight hung through the heel of the needle. After four weeks the patient becomes on crutches and develops a leg.

Surgical intervention may be required in the presence of broken bones, which can damage the vessels and nerves. The operation allows you to eliminate bleeding and most accurately collect all the fragments.

Rehabilitation after an ankle fracture

During recovery, it is important to keep the affected joint in a relaxed position without overstressing it. Return to full functioning of the leg can in two to three months. In this period after fracture special attention is paid to the development of the ankle joint. To eliminate its excessive stress, all exercises should be performed only under medical supervision.

To accelerate the process of recovery, it is recommended to use such home remedies:

1. It is useful to apply warming ointments from mummies , copper sulfate, tar spruce.
2. Bones can be strengthened by eating calcium-rich foods (cottage cheese, sesame, eggshell).
3. Over the affected area, it is advised to hold the magnet for ten minutes twice a day.