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Iam 31year old female sustained a non displaced jones fracture 2 days back. Doctor put me in synthetic cast and said i can walk but only as required,but my family insisting I only hop using walker and not put weight at all on cast foot. I don't have any pain at rest but tolerable pain if I put full weight. Advice me can I put weight on injured foot only for basic necessities.
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Do partial weight bearing with the help of walker for 4 weeks
And please do consult your doctor if you feel that plaster is getting loose. As the swelling of the foot decreases the cast might loosen up.
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Reassessment after 4 weeks. Remove cast and do xray.
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Heel Walk Is Ok, or Full Weight Bearing walk With Support (Walker)
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Yes, you can
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You can put full weight on the cast and walk as needed
Dint worry it wont displace and heal properly
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Dr. Pranav Shejul
Orthopedic surgeon
12 yrs exp
Pune
Partial weight bearing walk advisable. Its also protective for your cast , else it might break before your fracture heals!
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Dr. Dheekshith M R
Orthopedic Surgeon
2 yrs exp
Bangalore
Yes you can walk with aid of walker or cruthes, if u have pain doing it, u can do partial weight bearing with walker.
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