After an ankle injury, a latch is applied to the damaged area. A similar dressing is required not only for severe damage to the ligaments, but also for an ankle fracture. Often, an elastic bandage acts as a retainer. A similar dressing is relevant for ankle diseases such as arthritis and arthrosis.
Tapping of the ankle is also required for those who regularly experience excessive stress on the joints. In this case, the dressing should be soft. In this case, you can impose it yourself. The main thing is to follow the basic rules.
When taping joints is required
Tapping of the ankle after subtalar dislocation, fracture or after damage to the ligaments is required. This method of fixation can significantly reduce the load exerted on damaged tissue. In addition, this method allows you to quickly and easily recover from an injury.
Athletes should always have soft bandages on hand. Similar devices will be useful to older people. After all, a correctly fixed elastic bandage helps protect joints from damage. In addition, doctors recommend having soft dressings for those who lead an active lifestyle. Indeed, no one is safe from injuries of the joints of the ankle.
Fixation Features
At the moment, there are several basic methods for applying such dressings. Recently, however, taping of the ankle is carried out by applying an eight-shaped bandage. Most often, the procedure for fixing the joints is carried out by a doctor. After all, only a specialist of a narrow profile can apply a bandage without errors.
If the taping of the ankle was performed incorrectly, then there is a risk of harming the health of the patient. For example, a bandage that is too tight can cause serious complications. At the same time, weak fixation will be simply useless.
Preparation for the procedure
Tapping of the ankle (photo above) should be carried out using not only a bandage, but also a clamp. It is recommended to shift the injured person before applying the fixative to a flat surface. For the convenience of work, the patient’s injured leg should be placed on his lap. This eliminates the risk of improper bandage application.
Dressing pattern
Tapping of the ankle is carried out according to the following scheme:
- Bandages begin to be applied to a damaged joint, as a rule, with circular movements. It is enough to make a few turns. In this case, it is necessary to monitor the location of the latch.
- An elastic bandage is placed on the outside of the foot, and then its ends are laid so that the material does not pinch the foot.
- In the place where the foot rises, the bandage is taken to the inside of the ankle, and then make several revolutions around it. After that, the bandage material is transferred to the outer zone.
- After that, make a few more turns and fix the bandage with the help of clamps.
If the bandage was correctly applied, then the material does not allow the patient to move his leg in the ankle. In this case, the latch should not cause discomfort.