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3rd metatarsal bone fracture
I have 3rd metatarsal bone fracture , Dr did cast plaster and after 2 weeks they told me to do movement with body weight slowly and allow to me for job again but during travelling I got swelling in my foot and having a sensation in my foot
after 14 hrs it has slightly swelling also
is it normal or should to consult with Dr.
This x-ray is just before plaster
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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail.
-Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if there is any.
- Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
- Keep a pillow under the foot.
- Avoid painful acts & activities.
- Fomentation with warm water. -Let the part not be exposed cold.
-Do mild exercises for the affected part.- foot and ankles
-Any way it may be tried,
--. Ugesic (Piroxicam) 20mg 1tab once a day x 5days
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1tab Once a day x 10 days.
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines.
--For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
-For exercises you may visit my YouTube channel- Dr. N C gupta.
-Wish you a quick recovery & good health
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It will heal better and not to worry. Little pain and swelling will be there till fracture heals.
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It will go for Malunion .
I am not convinced with orthopedic surgeon allowing bearing weight on foot after 2 weeks .
Ideal to keep cast for 6 weeks followed by Partial weight bearing .
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Dr. Vilas P Chavan
Orthopedic surgeon
9 yrs exp
Pune
Put plaster for fout weeks,
Walk on heel
Continue Calcium Suppliment
Next Steps
Keep Limb Elevation With One Pillow while Sleeping
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Dr. Sagar Porammanavar
Orthopedist
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
Dont walk on your foot for a month atleast,
Heel walking can be done
Take rest as much as possible
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Rest, limb elevation with pillow, pain killer medicine for the relief
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
5 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Weight bearing walk is not allowed
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