Best Ankle Fracture Treatment In Delhi NCR.
What is Ankle Fracture?
An ankle fracture means one or more of the bones in your ankle joint have broken. This can range from a small crack to a severe break involving multiple bones.
What causes Ankle Fracture?
- Twisting or rolling the ankle: This is common during sports, missteps, or falls.
- High-impact trauma: Such as from car accidents or falls from significant heights.
- Direct blows: Like a heavy object falling on the ankle.
- Stress fractures: These tiny cracks can develop over time due to repetitive stress, often seen in athletes.
Symptoms of Ankle Fracture
- Immediate and severe pain
- Swelling
- Bruising
- Tenderness to the touch
- Inability to bear weight on the injured ankle
- Obvious deformity
- Difficulty moving the ankle
Differential Diagnosis
Diagnosis typically involves:
- Physical examination: A doctor will assess the ankle for tenderness, swelling, and range of motion.
- X-rays: These are usually the first imaging tests to confirm a fracture and determine its type and location.
- CT scan or MRI: These advanced imaging techniques may be used for more complex fractures or to evaluate soft tissue damage.
Physiotherapy Management
Advanced Physiotherapy Treatment plays a crucial role in the rehabilitation of an ankle fracture, aiming to restore strength, flexibility, balance, and function. Treatment will be tailored to the individual’s specific needs and the stage of healing but may include:
- Pain and Swelling Management:
- Ice and compression: To reduce inflammation and pain.
- Elevation: To promote fluid drainage.
- Manual lymphatic drainage: Gentle massage techniques to reduce swelling.
- Early Mobilization: Gentle range-of-motion exercises (passive, active-assisted, and active) to prevent stiffness. Examples include ankle pumps and circles.
- Gait Training: Initially with non-weight-bearing or partial weight-bearing, progressing to full weight-bearing with proper mechanics. Crutches or a walking boot may be used.
- Strengthening Exercises: Gradually increasing resistance using exercises like calf raises (seated and standing), toe raises, and resistance band exercises (dorsiflexion, plantar flexion, inversion, eversion).
- Balance and Proprioception Exercises: To improve stability and prevent re-injury. Examples include single-leg stands, tandem stance, and balance board exercises.
- Functional Exercises: Activities that mimic daily tasks and sports-specific movements to ensure a safe return to activity. Examples include step-ups, squats, and agility drills.
- Manual Therapy: Techniques such as soft tissue mobilization and joint mobilization to address pain and stiffness.
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