Is it normal to have swelling on the neck of the foot 30 days after a tibiofibular fracture?

Swelling on the neck of the foot 30 days after tibiofibular fracture surgery is generally a normal phenomenon. It may be caused by soft tissue damage and poor reflux, so you can elevate the affected limb, apply local cold compresses or take medication to reduce the swelling. At the same time, should be alert to lower extremity deep vein thrombosis. Tibiofibular fracture 30 days after surgery, swelling on the neck of the foot due to fracture and surgical wounds caused by soft tissue damage, resulting in venous injury and poor reflux, resulting in ankle swelling, most of which is a normal phenomenon. Patients can use elevation of the affected limb, local hot compresses or take medication to reduce swelling and other methods to reduce swelling. Tibiofibular fracture 30 days after surgery on the neck of the swelling can be elevated affected limbs, higher than the heart is conducive to venous return, play a role in reducing swelling. Patients should not move freely on the ground in the early stage. If the swelling is serious, you can use medicines under the guidance of doctors such as Shu Tendon Activation Tablets and Blood Alleviation and Pain Relief Capsules to treat it. In addition, if the affected limb is accompanied by pain, it should be alert to the swelling caused by deep vein thrombosis, and it is recommended to check the venous ultrasound of the lower limbs to make a clear diagnosis. It is recommended to rest in bed for 4~6 weeks after tibial fibula fracture surgery, do not go down to the ground too early for weight-bearing activities, avoid standing for a long time, and go to the hospital for regular review.