Treatment |
Elastocrepe bandage to support the ankle. Tie a 4 inch Elastocrepe bandage from toes to midcalf.Keep the patient in bed, with foot elevated.Inj. Diclonac – 2cc IM x daily x 3 (Injectible NSAID)Tab. Diclonac 50 mg 1tds x 5 x after food (Any NSAID )Tab. Bidanzen 5mg. tds x after food (Anti inflammatory enzymes)Short course steroid in acute stage e.g Tab. Wysolene 5mg tds x 3 x after food. If sprain and swelling are sever, Ask for x-ray of ankle and refer to orthopedic surgeon for immobilization in plaster or surgical repair of torn ligaments. If swelling and tenderness are very marked, then a walking plaster, which gives complete immobilization is better thatn an Elastocrepe bandage. Cap. Proxyuon 1 tds x 3 (any analgesic if pain is severe)Locally Foment in hot water tub x twice daily. Apply diclonac gel locally (NSAID) or Thrombophobe ointent if confusion and ecchymosis are seen. Inj. DiclonacS.W.DTab Froben-SR 1 ODTab RanitidinSyr. Gelusil MPSTab ChloroquinTab Cilamin OMEZ SALAZOPYRIN GOLDAR CADIQUIN VOVERAN INDOCAP KETOPATCH PIROX TOBITIL WYSOLONE ENDOXAN-ASTA |