Do you need to review the second week of a fractured ankle?

Ankle bone fracture in the clinic in the second week generally do not need to review, it is recommended to review once a month or so. After the orthopedic review to clarify the condition, according to the fracture healing, targeted treatment. Fracture healing process is generally divided into three periods, mainly including hematoma mechanization period, scab formation period and scab remodeling period, the time required and the body changes are as follows. 1. Hematoma mechanization period: Hematoma is formed at both ends of the fracture and the surrounding tissues during fracture, and usually a blood clot containing fibrin mesh is formed within 6-8 hours, which is known as the hematoma mechanization period, and it is not shown on the X-ray. 2. Scab formation period: the scab formation period is divided into fibrous scab and bony scab, the fibrous scab is formed 2~3 days after the fracture, and the bony scab is formed 7~10 days after the fracture, which is the formation of new bone. 3. Bone scab remodeling period: Shaping during fracture healing, which has begun in the process of bone healing, still lasts for a long period of time after fracture healing, usually for several months or even years. This period is characterized by the disappearance of the fracture line on the X-ray, suggesting complete healing of the fracture. It is recommended that an ankle fracture be reviewed once a month, and if there are any special circumstances, it is important to seek medical attention to check the condition of the ankle fracture and adjust the treatment plan.