Ankle Contusion Home page Send to a friend Print this page Search for new topic
Definition
Incidence
Symptoms
Evaluation
Treatment
specialist
Home Care
pain in adults
pain in children
using a cane
using a walker
using crutches
warning signs
Outlook
Underlying Cause
Anatomy
Ankle Contusion Home Care
Home care for an ankle contusion includes:
  • Apply a cold compress:
    • Wrap ice in a moist hand towel. Do not apply ice directly to the skin.
    • Apply for 20-30 minutes, every 1-2 hours, for the first few days.
  • Apply an ACE wrap to the ankle. VideosImages
    • Unwrap and re-wrap the ankle several times a day to reduce swelling.
  • Elevate the ankle.
    • Elevation above your heart will reduce swelling.
  • Rest the ankle until pain is gone.
    • Use a cane.
    • Use crutches.
    • Increase activity gradually without causing pain.
  • Acetaminophen for pain Images
  • Ibuprofen for pain Images
Continue to Ankle Contusion Home Care: Pain In Adults
View more Ankle pain or swelling topics
Related Topics:
About freeMD FAQ Terms of Use New Visitor Feedback
freeMD is provided for information purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for evaluation and treatment by a physician. Please review our terms of use.

Last Updated: Feb 25, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
Copyright 1989-2008 DSHI Systems, Inc.   Powered by: freeMD
Site Map
Ankle Contusion References: