What is the fastest way to heal a broken ankle?

There is no such thing as the fastest way to recover from a broken ankle, patients can follow the doctor’s instructions to use general treatment, medication, physical therapy and other forms of treatment. 1. General treatment: It is recommended that patients with a broken ankle keep quiet and reduce the activity of the affected limb, you can use a towel, ice packs on the affected area within 72 hours after the injury to cold compresses, to reduce swelling, pain; 72 hours after the injury can be hot compresses on the affected area to speed up local blood circulation, promote the recovery of the affected limb. 2. medication: if the foot pain is serious, patients can follow the doctor’s instructions oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as diclofenac sodium extended-release tablets, celecoxib capsules, ibuprofen, etc., to ease the pain in the foot. After taking can also play a certain anti-inflammatory effect, slow down the affected limb tissue edema phenomenon. 3. Physiotherapy: If there is still pain and swelling, infrared irradiation, microwave therapy, ultrasound, manipulation and other treatments can be carried out to accelerate the blood circulation of the affected limb, promote the elimination of local inflammation and absorption, which is conducive to the recovery of the affected limb. If there is ankle joint instability, walking abnormalities, etc., you can also carry out proprioceptive training, gait training. It should be noted that there may be a risk of fracture and ligament tear in the case of a severely broken ankle, which requires surgical treatment. It is recommended that patients with a broken ankle should go to the hospital for a clear diagnosis and follow the doctor’s instructions for appropriate treatment.