Should I stay lying down for a long time if I have a broken ankle?

In our daily life, many people are engaged in high-risk jobs. Workers on construction sites, firefighters, workers in machinery factories, etc., will suffer physical injuries while working. Fracture is a common injury. When a person has a fracture, his daily activities and work will be affected. Moreover, the healing period of fractures is relatively long and it is not easy to treat. So, should I stay in bed all the time if I have a lateral ankle fracture?

First , do you need to lie down all the time if you have a lateral malleolus fracture? Fracture refers to the complete or partial break of a bone or bone structure. Fractures in one location are common, and in a few cases are multiple fractures. With prompt treatment after a fracture, most people can regain their original function. It usually takes 2-3 months to recover after ankle fracture surgery. In addition, due to different physical conditions of each person, bone growth is also different. If the bone has not grown well, it is not recommended to try to walk too early. You can only walk with weight after clinical healing. In addition, the time it takes to walk will vary depending on the severity of the fracture and the quality of the surgery.

Second, we have a saying that it takes a hundred days to heal a broken bone. What this sentence means is that the recovery time after a fracture is relatively long. Therefore, people with fractures should develop a good attitude and not be anxious during the long recovery period. You should also pay attention to your diet. Eating more is good for your body. After a fracture, you should rest at home. Some people can do some simple activities after a month. Generally speaking, young people recover faster than old people, so the recovery time will be relatively shorter.

Do I need to lie down all the time if I fracture my lateral malleolus? Rib fractures usually heal in about one and a half months. Patients with rib fractures should ensure rest, avoid pressure on the affected area, cough loudly, turn suddenly, and bend over, so as not to aggravate symptoms or cause complications. In fact, the question of how long it takes for a rib fracture to heal is related to the treatment method, and one of the commonly used methods is traditional Chinese medicine. For early fractures, the pain can be basically relieved after taking medication for about 7 days, and the swelling can gradually subside. The full course of medication takes about 30-40 days, and normal life activities can be basically resumed. If you do not use Chinese medicine to treat a fracture and only rely on rest to recover slowly on your own, this treatment is very slow. The fastest time to recover is 3 months, the slowest is 6 months. However, some cases may take more than half a year or even a year to fully recover.