What should I do for pain in the depression below the lateral ankle

Pain in the depression below the lateral malleolus of the foot should be alleviated with symptomatic treatment. At the same time, attention should also be paid to strengthening the maintenance of the feet and comprehensive intervention can reduce pain. Patients can consider wearing braces such as ankle protectors to protect the ankle, which will help relieve the pain. Secondly, patients can combine topical drugs in the painful area, such as Qingpeng ointment and indometacin cataplasm to relieve pain. Patients can also undergo local physical therapy such as acupuncture, shock waves, and ultrasound, which can repair damaged soft tissues, reduce local inflammation, and relieve pain. If the patient has severe pain, he can also consider that closed treatment will have a certain effect.