Avulsion Fracture: Can Ayurveda Help Speed Up Healing and Prevent Long-Term Weakness? - #16275

Two weeks ago, I was playing football and suddenly felt a sharp pain in my ankle after an awkward landing. I tried to shake it off, thinking it was just a sprain, but the pain kept getting worse, and I couldn’t put any weight on it. After getting an X-ray, the doctor told me I have an avulsion fracture—basically, a small piece of bone got pulled away by a ligament. They said it should heal on its own with rest, but I have to wear a cast and use crutches for a few weeks. The doctor prescribed painkillers and calcium supplements, but I’m worried. I read that an avulsion fracture can sometimes lead to long-term weakness or joint instability, especially if it doesn’t heal properly. I don’t want this injury to affect my mobility in the future or cause problems when I go back to sports. That’s why I’m looking into Ayurveda—can it help strengthen the bone and ligaments so that I heal completely? I’ve heard that herbs like Hadjod (Cissus quadrangularis) and Ashwagandha are good for bone healing. But do they actually help an avulsion fracture heal faster? Should I be taking them as a powder or as a decoction? Also, is there a specific diet in Ayurveda that supports bone recovery? I know calcium is important, but are there other nutrients I should focus on to rebuild strength? Another thing—I feel stiffness and slight swelling around the fracture site. Are there Ayurvedic oils or therapies that can help reduce inflammation without affecting bone healing? Would Panchakarma treatments like Abhyanga (oil massage) be useful, or should I avoid them until the fracture fully heals? If anyone here has healed an avulsion fracture using Ayurveda, what worked best for you? Did it help in preventing long-term weakness? I really want to make sure my ankle gets back to full strength, so any advice would be great.