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Small fracture in foot

2024-11-15 06:09:46
Please suggest how many weeks i need to have this  cast and from when can I put little weight on foot and walk. I have two kids to be taken care of.
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4-6 weeks

Answered2024-11-27 16:09:19

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You can walk on Heel ,. partial Weight bearing Cast for 4wk

Answered2024-11-16 02:59:55

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U can remove it if not able to carry out daily activities.. instead you can use something called as pneumatic shoe . Though it’s expensive
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Continue to walk on Fiber cast as tolerated otherwise
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To avoid slipping on cast use cast shoe

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You can walk as tolerated buy a plaster shoe or use any keto shoe, although you may not use the same as it's a synthetic cast. May get it removed at 4 weeks and use a simple ankle binder after that

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Use a plaster shoe. take support of a stick in opposite hand. You can start walking carefully. Keep the limb on a pillow when possible.

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Needs to continue the same plaster for 4-6 weeks total depending upon the fracture healing after taking xray at 3rd week

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4 week

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