Complete reduction of swelling in ankle avulsion fracture is considered based on the size of the avulsion bone mass; if the avulsion bone mass is small, it will take 1 week, and if the bone mass is large, the reduction of swelling will be prolonged and may be 2 weeks or more.
The size of the patient’s avulsion mass can be visualized on x-ray after an ankle avulsion fracture. If the patient’s avulsion bone mass is relatively small, there is not much bleeding from the broken end of the fracture, and the damage to the ligaments and other soft tissues is not very severe, the patient’s swelling usually goes down in about a week.
If the avulsion is large, surgical repositioning and internal fixation may be required, and the swelling will take longer to resolve.
If the diagnosis of avulsion fracture of the ankle is confirmed, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time and carry out standardized treatment under the guidance of the doctor in order to reduce the adverse effects of the disease.