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Do I Need To Plaster My Foot?

I had sprained my foot yesterday and doctor says there is a hairline fracture (Foot ap oblic) Yesterday the pain was tremendous and i couldnt move my foot. Today it is not that painful and i am limping and walking
Do i really need to plaster it or will it heal on its own?
Mon, 5 May 2014
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Thanks for writing to us,

I have studied your case with diligence.
As per your history and injury pattern there can be persistent tear if ankle ligament leading to pain and swelling along with minor fracture.
Instability may increase due to laxity of ligament.

I will advise to repeat MRI ankle for soft tissue involvement and any fracture line.
Till time you can continue use supportive splint or brace.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS will help in early healing.
A supportive plaster for 2 weeks will help in early healing.


Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.
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Do I Need To Plaster My Foot?

Thanks for writing to us, I have studied your case with diligence. As per your history and injury pattern there can be persistent tear if ankle ligament leading to pain and swelling along with minor fracture. Instability may increase due to laxity of ligament. I will advise to repeat MRI ankle for soft tissue involvement and any fracture line. Till time you can continue use supportive splint or brace. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS will help in early healing. A supportive plaster for 2 weeks will help in early healing. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.