After a sprained foot or ankle, it is usually necessary to sleep with the foot elevated at night.
Ankle sprains are caused by external forces leading to soft tissue injuries such as muscle or ligament around the ankle joint, and in severe cases, ankle fractures can occur, with clinical manifestations such as ankle swelling, pain, and limited mobility.
Ankle sprain should be iced within 72 hours, the affected limb is braked and rested, and those with mild injuries can choose conservative treatment, which can be fixed and braked with a plaster or brace, and the affected limb should be elevated above the heart position when sleeping to promote blood return and alleviate the symptoms of pain and swelling.
If the ankle joint injury is serious, ligament rupture or fracture displacement, etc., you should choose surgical treatment, and after surgery, you should elevate the affected limb during the bedtime to promote blood circulation, reduce local swelling, and facilitate wound healing.
If the patient breaks the foot after the pain, swelling and other symptoms, should go to the hospital in time, clear cause for standardized treatment.