Treatments for sprained ankle include rest and braking, medication, physical therapy and surgery.
The first step after an ankle sprain is to immobilize the ankle with a cast or brace, stay off the ground for a while, and rest and brake. Within 72 hours of the sprain, ice packs can be used to reduce pain and tissue swelling, and oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen and celecoxib, can be used to reduce pain.
If there is a fracture according to the fracture, choose conservative treatment or surgical treatment, conservative treatment should be timely plaster fixation, and surgical treatment, that is, in the operation to reset the fracture broken end with plate and screw fixation.
After the sprain of ankle bone, we should go to the hospital for relevant examination, such as X-ray film, CT scan and magnetic resonance examination, to clarify the degree of soft tissue damage and whether there is a fracture. Specific treatment needs to go to the hospital to consult a doctor.