Previously, on February 25, patient T.T.H.H (43 years old, living in Binh Thanh District) came to Le Van Viet Hospital for examination with swelling and deformed left ankle. Patient H said that while jumping rope, he fell, resting his leg on a hard foundation, causing severe swelling and pain in the left ankle.
After X-rays and CT-Scan scans, the images showed that the patient had 3 broken left ankles (inner, outside, back), and three pieces of skewed bones. This is a very serious case, if not treated well, it will lead to loss of ankle mobility. After consultation, doctors from the Trauma - Orthopedic Surgery Department performed surgery to combine ankle bones with a scrotum.
bone combined surgery is an advanced surgical method that is prioritized in the treatment of fractures. This method uses mechanical specialized materials, splints or internal spurs to fix the severed bone tip, facilitating the bone fracture process, helping to strengthen the fracture faster and minimizing the risk of complications.
According to Dr. Ho Tuan Dung - Department of Trauma - Orthopedics, Le Van Viet Hospital: Osteoporosis is a safe and effective method for treating complex fractures. However, the recovery process requires patients to strictly follow the doctor's instructions and maintain a post-operative care regimen. A day after surgery, the patient was able to practice physical therapy to speed up the recovery process".
Patients should use less force on the injured leg when using the Diaphragm, limiting the restraint in the first 3 months after surgery. So regularly do gentle rotation of the ankles, feet, calf muscles and thigh muscles. These movements will help the circulation at the surgical limbs to circulate well, minimizing complications of atrophy. When the fracture is completely healed, the patient can request the removal of the screws or nails. This is completely harmless or has no side effects on health.
Dr. Nguyen The Tan, Head of the Department of Trauma and Orthopedics, Le Van Viet Hospital, added: "Sports is one of the good health training methods. Along with a reasonable diet, exercise creates a foundation for a healthy body. To prevent injuries in sports, it is necessary to warm up thoroughly before exercising and relax after finishing. In particular, you should wear a band wrapped around your knees, ankles, and wrists when playing sports such as badminton, volleyball, football, etc.
