Suggest Treatment For Swollen Painful Feet Post Injury

Posted on Wed, 31 Dec 2014

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Question : I broke my second metatarsal in my foot been in plaster for 4 weeks
Plaster was removed on dec 22 been given physio exercises etc.
My foot is worst it's very swollen red painful feels hot and my leg feels like there is a tight feeling
It's painful to walk too, I feel there it is not right can you advise please

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It can be a non union

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case and I think that your fracture is not united completely. This condition is called delayed union, or non union. I would recommend you to follow these steps.
1.Hot water fomentation.
2. Voletran ointment
3.Compression bandage can be applied.
4.Calcium and vitamin D 3 tablet to make your bone stronger.
If you are still continue to have pain than you need to reapply plaster for 4 more weeks as some time fracture can take long time to heal specially after fifty plus age.
I hope this treatment can be useful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
Thanks

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