Can you rub medicine to reduce swelling after surgery for a broken ankle?

Sprains while walking, car accident injuries, heavy objects can lead to ankle fractures, which often cause swelling of the ankle. The following methods can be used to reduce swelling after ankle fracture:
1. Immediately fix the fracture, not only can restore the local blood circulation, but also can make the swelling subside.
2. If there is no open wound after the fracture, the swollen area can be wrapped with flexible plastic film, which can reduce bleeding and swelling.
3. Elevate the affected limb and apply ice packs locally to accelerate the swelling and relieve pain.
4. For severe swelling, furosemide can be given to reduce swelling.
5. Oral medicines such as Welitan and Paracel capsule can be taken to improve local blood circulation and reduce swelling.
6. Yunnan Baiyao spray, diclofenac diethylamide cream, etc. can promote blood circulation to reduce swelling.
All of the above medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor, avoid self-medication.