I sprained my ankle. How do I know if it hurts my muscles and bones at the first time?

Ankle joint is the closest load-bearing joint to the ground in human body, and it is also a very fragile part during exercise. Common sprains and fractures can bring intense pain, but sometimes we can't judge whether it is a sprain or a fracture after an ankle injury.

How to judge whether ankle joint is sprained or fractured? After an ankle injury, there may be swelling and pain, and the pain is very severe. Li Zhenruo, deputy chief physician of the Department of Orthopaedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, suggested that after an ankle injury, it is recommended to go to the hospital to identify whether it is a sprain or a fracture. The easiest way is to take an X-ray, which usually shows the fracture. If there is no fracture after X-ray examination, you can usually go back to rest and let the injury recover slowly.

However, if the swelling still does not subside after a few days, or even tends to increase, further B-ultrasound or magnetic resonance examination is needed, because sometimes some small fractures can't be found on the first X-ray film, which is very secret. After B-ultrasound and heel magnetic resonance examination, we can see very clearly, and we can accurately judge whether the ankle joint is sprained or fractured.

What's the difference between ankle fracture and sprain? "Ankle fractures and sprains are actually caused by external forces, and the severity of local injuries is different. Usually, when it's just a sprain, the external force on the ankle joint may be slight and it doesn't hurt the bone. However, if a fracture occurs, it may be violent rotation and torsion, which is indirect and powerful, or it may be direct and violent, which directly causes the fracture. In addition, although the sprain does not hurt the muscles and bones, it also needs braking, which will be more conducive to the repair of soft tissue. Never think that you don't hurt your bones, but only your tendons, which will delay the recovery time of your ankle injury. " ?

How to nurse after ankle sprain? First of all, you need to brake after spraining your ankle. What should you do? Li Yuruo said that after spraining the ankle, the most important thing is to do proper braking in the early stage and not to over-exercise the ankle. If necessary, you can also wear some protective gear to help fix, raise the affected limb and reduce swelling. If the pain is severe, you can take some non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, use topical drugs, and apply appropriate cold or ice compress to help reduce swelling. At the same time, it is necessary to cooperate with ankle pump or muscle strength exercise, plus some joint coordination movements in the later stage, which can help to recover better.