Relief methods after an ankle bump and swelling are chosen according to different swelling conditions. The causes of swelling include ankle joint injury, ligament injury, localized fracture, etc. Specific relief methods include physical therapy, medication, and surgery.
1. Ankle joint injury: After ankle joint knock, local blood vessels break, which may trigger pain and swelling of the ankle. Ice can be applied in the early stage of swelling and pain, and hot compresses can be applied in the recovery period. Physiotherapy and magnetic therapy can also be applied to accelerate the recovery of swelling in the recovery period.
2. Ligament injury: After a bump, ankle ligaments such as lateral ankle ligaments may be damaged, which may cause localized bleeding to pool in the ankle, triggering swelling. If the ligament is mildly damaged, it can be treated conservatively with cast immobilization. If the ligament is torn or ruptured, arthroscopic ligament reconstruction surgery is needed to eliminate swelling and restore motor function.
3. Localized fracture: If the bump is more serious, it may cause localized fracture, and if the bone is displaced, it needs to be treated surgically, and then fixed in plaster after repositioning. After 4~6 months of recovery period, you can gradually resume sports.
Therefore, it is recommended that people with swollen ankles should go to the hospital for examination in time and choose the appropriate treatment measures according to their own conditions under the advice of doctors.