Basic treatment after foot and ankle injury: 1, rest, brake the affected limb, elevate 2, cold compress to prevent edema, bleeding 3, plaster immobilization 4, film to understand the bone condition. Misconceptions about foot and ankle injuries People may have acute foot and ankle injuries every day, such as sprains, dislocations, fractures, infections and other serious injuries. It is very important to treat foot and ankle injuries promptly and to see a foot and ankle physician promptly. The following are some misconceptions about foot and ankle injuries: 1. “Because I can move, therefore, there can’t be a fracture”, this view is wrong, because this idea exists, so many fractures are not treated in time. In fact, sometimes you can walk even if there is a fracture. For example, the more common avulsion fractures of some small, superficial bones in the foot and ankle, and some incomplete fractures, are easily overlooked. 2. “There is no need to treat toe injuries immediately” is wrong: once a fracture occurs, it needs to be given high priority, and if X-rays are taken at this time, small, undisplaced fractures may be found. If not treated by a podiatrist, displacement or angulation may occur. In addition, there are subtle fractures that do not show up well on early radiographs. In this case, it is necessary to review the radiographs after 7-10 days. Many patients may be found to have displaced the fracture at this time, so the correct approach is to consult a podiatrist and give prompt treatment. 3. “If there is a foot and ankle trauma, hot compress should be given immediately” is wrong: when there is a sprain, fracture or dislocation, do not give hot compress because it will cause faster blood flow and lead to soft tissue swelling and nerve compression, resulting in deeper pain. Once there is a trauma, a cold compress should be given immediately. An ice pack wrapped in a towel can be applied to the injured surface to prevent tissue swelling and reduce pain. Or, immediately ask a professional podiatrist to examine you, he will give you some better advice. 4. “Wrapping the sprained ankle with a soft bandage is the appropriate treatment” is also wrong. Ankle sprains usually refer to soft tissue contusions and strains, which require prompt treatment and X-ray, and can be fixed in a cast or splint, or some physical therapy. If necessary, surgical treatment may be required.