A broken foot can cause soft tissue injuries in mild cases and ligament ruptures, fractures and other injuries in serious cases. According to the severity of the disease, choose the appropriate treatment, such as general treatment, physical therapy, drugs and surgical treatment, etc., there is no clear “fast treatment”.
1. Soft tissue injury: foot sprain, the light will cause skin and subcutaneous tissue damage, swelling, bruising, pain. At this time need to pay attention to rest, can also elevate the affected limb. 72 hours can be on the affected area of ice, can also apply anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen and other treatments. 72 hours after the hot compresses, baking and other physical therapy. Generally 1~2 weeks can be recovered.
2. Ligament rupture: in mild cases, the ligament will be partially torn, and it can be fixed with plaster or brace for about 4 weeks. In severe cases, the ligaments will be completely torn and need to be repaired and reconstructed by surgery.
3. Fracture: If the fracture is not obviously displaced, it can be immobilized with cast or brace for 4~6 weeks. If the fracture is badly broken, surgical incision and fixation is needed.
After a broken foot, if the action is limited, it is best to consult a doctor in a timely manner, complete the relevant examinations to determine the severity of the problem, and then standardize the treatment under the guidance of a specialist. The medication should be applied according to the doctor’s prescription.