Tibial fibula fracture with ankle swelling, considering that the fracture has caused local soft tissue and blood vessel damage, which will cause bleeding, swelling and pain, can be treated by local cold compress and hot compress, repositioning and fixation, and using medicines to activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis.
1. Local cold compresses and hot compresses: when bleeding and swelling are found in the early stage, ice or cold towels can be used first to relieve the cold compresses, and the cold compresses can also inhibit the aggravation of the swelling symptoms. In the later stage, hot compresses and physical therapy can be applied.
2. Repositioning and fixation: Fix the fracture in time, use plaster or support for external fixation. Appropriate leg lifting and practicing the strength of leg muscles can prevent venous thrombosis and promote blood circulation, which can also reduce the swelling.
3. Medication: You can use medicines to activate blood circulation and eliminate blood stasis and reduce swelling, such as blood circulation and pain relief capsule, safflower oil, etc., and take medicines according to the doctor’s instructions.
It is recommended to rest in bed for 4~6 weeks, do not walk on the ground too soon and avoid standing for a long time. If the swelling of the fracture is very obvious and cannot be reduced after the above treatments, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time.