How long does it take for ankle joint pain to get better?
May 03, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Introduction
The recovery time for ankle pain depends on the severity of the condition. If the pain is caused by a minor bump resulting in local redness, swelling, and pain without bruising, it may take about one week to heal. However, if the pain is due to external trauma causing a laceration or fracture, accompanied by local bruising and swelling, the recovery period will be longer, typically requiring about two weeks to heal after treatment.
How long it takes for ankle pain to heal depends on the severity of the condition. The specific analysis is as follows:
1. Mild condition
If ankle pain results from a minor bump causing only local redness, swelling, and pain without bruising, the condition is generally mild. With proper and timely treatment, recovery tends to be relatively quick, usually taking about one week.
2. Severe condition
If the ankle pain is caused by trauma leading to a crack or fracture, accompanied by local bruising and swelling, the condition is typically more serious. Recovery time after treatment will be longer, possibly requiring about two weeks to heal.
Patients are advised to actively cooperate with their doctors during treatment and follow medical instructions for regular follow-up visits to monitor recovery progress.
