What to do about the right external ankle fracture

When a fracture of the right lateral ankle occurs after an injury, the fracture must be repositioned and properly fixed at an early stage. If the fracture is mild, it can be fixed externally using a cast or splint. If the fracture is very significantly displaced, surgical reduction and internal fixation is necessary. In the early stage of fracture, whether it is surgical treatment or conservative treatment, it is not possible to put weight on the ground within 6 weeks. Usually, during this period, it is necessary to move around in bed and do functional exercises, such as knee and ankle flexion and extension exercises, as well as straight leg raising and ankle pump training of the lower limbs, to exercise all the muscles of the lower limbs to avoid disuse atrophy. The fracture can also be treated with appropriate medication. In addition, after 6 weeks of fracture, you can start to put weight on the ground and walk and do functional exercises when you see the growth of bone scabs. In the beginning, the main focus is on weight bearing, but do not take any steps to walk for the time being, and start to walk slowly only after you are standing and stable. If the foot is not very strong or painful at the beginning, you can use crutches to assist, and slowly wait until the local pain or strength of the limb and joint mobility return to normal, then you can give up the crutches and walk normally.