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Hello, Around 10th years ago in my right foot I fractured the fourth metatarsal. Last week I was walking on uneven ground and slipped slightly. After that the top of my foot has lightly turn blue and it is very painful. Should I go to the emergency room for an x-ray.
Hello. The signs of blue color and acute pain should suggest a possible fracture or legament trauma, so you should go to the emergency room for and x-ray and an orthopedic evaluation.
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How Can Severe Pain In The Right Foot Be Treated?
Hello. The signs of blue color and acute pain should suggest a possible fracture or legament trauma, so you should go to the emergency room for and x-ray and an orthopedic evaluation.