How to treat medial ankle cartilage injuries

Medial ankle cartilage injury refers to the injury of the medial cartilage of the ankle joint, according to the degree of injury, the treatment is different, can be divided into conservative treatment and surgical treatment. Medial ankle cartilage injury, mostly due to strenuous exercise sprain ankle joint or ankle joint repeated sprain caused, generally conservative treatment. 1. Conservative treatment, after the injury should be sufficient rest, reduce the lower limb weight-bearing exercise, to avoid aggravating the injury. Cold compresses can be applied intermittently to reduce the swelling within 72 hours after the injury, and hot compresses or rubbing alcohol can be applied after 72 hours to promote the absorption of the swelling. If there is a combination of ligament injury, you can cast external fixation of the lower limb. If the pain is obvious, you can take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as diclofenac sodium extended-release tablets to reduce inflammation and relieve pain. 2. Surgical treatment, for conservative treatment is not effective, cartilage damage serious impact on the life of patients can be surgical treatment. If the pain and swelling are not relieved after the cartilage injury on the medial side of the ankle joint, it is recommended to consult the doctor in time and follow the doctor’s instructions.