Guide To Recovering From A Fractured Ankle

Apply Cold Compresses

It is often confusing whether hot or cold therapy should be used for an injury. A generalization of this confusing situation is to use cold compresses for acute injuries and swelling, while hot compresses are best used for muscle aches and arthritic stiffness. It is typical to see swelling and soft tissue damage with an ankle fracture. Individuals should be sure to apply cold compresses as soon as possible to reduce swelling, pain, and bruising. They should apply cold compresses for fifteen to twenty minutes before removing and allowing the skin to return to a normal temperature, which typically takes twenty to forty minutes, before reapplying the compress. Patients should never apply ice or cold packs directly to the skin as this is likely to increase tissue breakdown. They should have a cloth between the ice and the skin instead.

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