Director of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Medicine, Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University
After an ankle sprain occurs, many people’s first reaction is an active ankle. If there is no pain or only minor pain, then you don’t care. Only if the pain is unbearable, the ankle becomes swollen and you cannot walk, you will see a doctor. Even if it is In hospitals, only X-rays are taken. If there are no fractures, even if the doctors say they want to brake (that is, activities are prohibited and more rest), many people think that it is a fuss. Some people even think that twisting an ankle is only a minor injury, and hot or bandages are used. Just wrap it up.
Many of the above are unwise. After an ankle sprain, the lateral ligaments may have already been torn, although there is no fracture. If not immobilized immediately, the injured ligament will be repaired in an abnormal position, weakening the stability of the ankle. Strength, resulting in a sprained habitual ankle, some people may even sprain several times a year. In addition, some people will fall down the pain of the ankle joint, the early time may be a ligament tear, but due to the long-term abnormal force of the ankle joint, Will lead to traumatic arthritis. Face sprain, should pay attention to: 1. Even if there is no fracture, after the sprain should also brake 2 to 3 weeks, so that the damaged ligament repair in the normal position, healing; 2. Cold compress, with ice bag Apply to the affected area; 3. Apply pressure dressings properly to reduce swelling and prevent blisters; 4. Raise the affected limbs to allow the swelling to subside. 5. When skin lesions are combined, do not do it by yourself.
Doing the following points can effectively prevent the occurrence of sprains: 1. Exercise a moderate amount of exercise to maintain muscle strength and flexibility, and warm up before exercise; 2. Walk carefully on slippery ground; 3. When walking on uneven surfaces , In order to protect the ankle, try to wear high shoes or boots; 4. Do not wear shoes with uneven soles; 5. Prone to ankle sprains in the dark, Night activities should pay attention to lighting.
