What are the contraindications for a fractured ankle

Contraindications after an ankle fracture include premature stressful activity of the ankle joint, too tight a cast, and poor eating habits. Therefore, after ankle fracture, strict braking to avoid stressful activities of the ankle joint, adjusting dietary habits and resting and sleeping positions can promote the recovery of the ankle joint. 1. Avoid ankle early stress activities: as one of the most active joints in human body, ankle joint is composed of many bones and ligaments. Premature stress will further aggravate the damage of joint bones and cause wear and tear of joint surfaces. Therefore, patients with ankle fracture should be strictly braked to reduce the activity of the ankle and immobilized with a cast if necessary. 2. Avoid too tight plaster: after ankle fracture, many times need plaster external fixation, if the plaster is tight, plus the soft tissues will have swelling after ankle fracture, it will aggravate the plaster’s cardinal pressure on the ankle, and it is easy to have lower limb compression and ischemia. 3. Avoid bad dietary habits: patients with ankle fracture should pay attention to change the diet structure: reduce the intake of stimulating spicy food and carbonated beverages, eat more fresh vegetables and milk, bone broth to replenish vitamins and calcium. In addition, patients with ankle fracture should properly elevate the affected limb to promote blood return and avoid the formation of pressure sores. Patients with ankle fracture may have misalignment of the ankle joint, patients should actively consult the doctor, under the guidance of a professional doctor for treatment, and refrain from treating on their own to prevent deformity of the ankle joint.