Symptoms of ankle fracture

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Ankle after severe pain, it is necessary for us to pay attention to whether there is a fracture. In case of fracture, we should go to the hospital as soon as possible to receive regular medical treatment, so as to avoid the trouble and influence on our personal life in the future. Therefore, many people in general, the first thought of sprain is not too painful, even if the past. What symptom did the following talk about crural twist fracture to have.

Symptoms of ankle fracture

First: in fact, if the pain is not severe after sprain, it proves that you have no fracture. If you have severe pain, you may have a fracture. Don't move the injured limb at this time. Go to the hospital to take X-ray to see if it is a fracture. If it is a fracture, you should receive treatment as soon as possible.

Second: General ankle sprain and fracture is a certain difference. If you have an ankle sprain, it's an ankle soft tissue injury. Although it's painful, you can walk. But if you have an ankle fracture, that is, a fracture or fracture of the ankle, in addition to severe pain, the foot can't touch the ground, let alone walk.

Third: if the film shows that there is no fracture, but it is still painful, it is recommended to apply cold compress first, and cold water towel can be used to apply on the sprain, so as to limit the lesion. After 24 hours, apply hot compress to the wound with hot towel, then massage safflower oil 2-3 times a day, once before going to bed, once in the morning, massage for 15-30 minutes each time, and then stick Yunnan Baiyao plaster.

matters needing attention

It is not suitable to walk with injured foot after sprain, including landing should avoid early. If it's just a slight sprain, you can wrap up the injured part with a tension bandage. At the same time, pay attention to rest. When you have to go down to the ground, you should also use your heel to touch the ground. If the injury is serious, even have fracture, must go to the hospital to fix with plaster, limit the activity of the foot to the greatest extent, so as to help the healing of fracture site as soon as possible. Generally, the fixed time is between one month and one and a half months.