The clicking sound after recovery from ankle fracture is commonly seen in physiological causes, but also in pathological causes, such as osteoarthritis and traumatic arthritis, which can be relieved by functional exercises, physical therapy, calcium supplementation and vitamin D. The sound is mainly due to the mutual friction between the ligaments and the joint.
Physiological phenomenon is mainly due to the ligaments and joints friction between each other issued by the sound, in the absence of other symptoms, generally do not need treatment, strengthen the exercise can be. Pathological factors are mainly seen in traumatic osteoarthritis, osteoarthritis, etc. In addition to the sound of the joints rattling, there will also be pain and so on. It can be treated in the following ways.
1. Functional exercise: Exercise to strengthen the muscles near the ankle joint. This can be done through active dorsal extension and plantar flexion exercises.
2. Physical therapy: ultrasound, hot compresses, ultrashort wave and other methods can be used to alleviate the symptoms, you can also take a hot water bath to ensure that the water temperature is not too high, about 40 ℃ can be, so as to avoid scalding.
3. Regulate diet: usually pay attention to supplement vitamin D, calcium, protein and other nutrients, such as meat, eggs and milk.
4. Medication: If accompanied by pain symptoms can be treated with pain medication, such as celecoxib.
If there is always a ringing sound or affect the activities, we should seek medical treatment in time, do not blindly use drugs.