The main signs that a broken foot is starting to get better are a decrease in swelling and oozing, a decrease in pain, and an increase in mobility and range of motion. However, there will still be pain when walking or moving the foot, but at a lower intensity, and the swelling may increase again for a short time after the activity and then decrease again after rest.
1. Decrease in swelling and exudation: Because the foot wounds have begun to recover and improve, the exudation caused by inflammation will be less than the absorption of inflammatory exudate by the tissues, which is manifested by the reduction of swelling on the surface of the skin, the appearance of wrinkles in the skin and the lightening of the color of the bruises. The depressed edema gradually disappears.
2. Pain reduction: when a broken foot starts to get better because the inflammatory exudate is reduced, the pressure in the tissues is also reduced, coupled with the reduction of inflammatory factors, the pain at the broken foot will gradually reduce.
3. Increase in mobility and range of motion: In the improving stage of a broken foot, as the pain and edema in the ankle gradually improve, the muscle strength of the ankle joint gradually recovers, which is manifested by the ability to land on all fours and the accelerated speed of walking, which allows the patient to walk for longer periods of time and for longer distances.
Improvement of a broken foot can also be characterized by localized itching and normal skin temperature. A medical professional will be able to determine whether a broken foot is getting better or not. You can consult with your doctor to determine if your broken foot is starting to improve.