Swollen ankles are treated differently depending on the severity of the swelling and the different conditions that are selected. The conditions include soft tissue swelling, ligament damage around the ankle joint, and localized fracture. The treatment methods include physical therapy, medication and surgery.
1. Soft tissue swelling: localized swelling and pain in the ankle does not affect the action. It shows that the condition is not serious, timely rest, avoid frequent use of the joint can be recovered. You can apply ice packs to the swollen area within 72 hours after the injury, and apply heat packs to physical therapy during the recovery period after 72 hours to speed up the relief of swelling.
2. Ligament injury around the ankle joint: The ligaments around the ankle joint may be damaged with the bump, which will trigger the swelling of the joint. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as celecoxib can be used to reduce pain and inflammation. In severe cases, the ligaments may need to be repaired with the aid of arthroscopy.
3. Localized fracture: If the injury is severe, the affected ankle may be accompanied by a localized fracture. If the bone is not displaced, it can be fixed with plaster. If the bone is displaced, internal fixation surgery should be performed to treat the condition.
Swollen ankles should go to the hospital in time, under the advice of the doctor to choose the appropriate treatment measures according to their own situation. The above medicines should be used according to the doctor’s prescription.