How to treat a broken ankle with tightness in the ankle

Tightness in the ankle neck after ankle fracture may be caused by the swelling of the affected area after the fracture, and the patient can improve the symptoms through general treatment, medication, physiotherapy and so on. 1. General treatment: patients should pay attention to rest, avoid excessive activity of the affected limb, and elevate the affected limb appropriately, which is conducive to venous blood return and promote the elimination of swelling. 2. Medication: patients can use non-steroidal drugs, such as Celecoxib, diclofenac sodium, etc., and Chinese patent medicines that activate blood circulation and eliminate blood stasis, reduce swelling and relieve pain, such as Bone-setting Chiral Tablets, Bone-setting Tablets for injuries and Bone-setting Tablets, and Blood-activating and pain-relieving capsules, etc., to improve the condition under the guidance of the doctor. 3. Physiotherapy: patients can also use hot compresses, local microwaves, baking lamps and other means of physiotherapy to promote the swelling of the ankle area and improve the feeling of swelling in the affected area, etc. Patients are advised to strictly follow the doctor’s instructions in treating their ankle. It is recommended that patients strictly follow the doctor’s instructions for medication, actively cooperate with the doctor’s treatment, pay attention to the care of the affected area in life, appropriate calcium supplement or eat some high calcium-containing foods, such as milk, soy products, etc., and also do a good job in monitoring the condition, and if there is any abnormality, timely consult a doctor.