The next day after the broken foot can not get out of bed to walk treatment methods include rest, cold compresses, pressure with an elastic bandage, elevation of the affected limb and medication.
1. Rest or remain static: activities should be stopped immediately after the injury to prevent the lower limbs of the patient’s body from bearing too much weight.
2. Apply cold compresses to the swollen area: If within 48 hours, ice, ice packs, cold compresses, etc. can be applied to the injured area to reduce swelling and pain.
3. Apply pressure with an elastic bandage: For obvious swelling, apply pressure with an elastic bandage to prevent further bleeding and severe ankle swelling.
4. Elevate the affected limb: Reduce blood circulation and thus reduce swelling and pain.
5. Medication: For severe swelling and pain in the acute stage, you can take appropriate oral NSAIDs such as ibuprofen and aspirin as prescribed by the doctor to relieve pain.
If the injury is serious, there is obvious ankle instability or ligament rupture, may need surgical treatment. Therefore, after the broken foot as soon as possible to give the above emergency treatment, after treatment should be immediately to the nearby hospital.