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I have been recently diagnosed with cuboid fracture. Is it okay to wear sandals and walk with the plaster on ?

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Ya no problem with that and u can allso take a plaster boot ...  Read More

Hi, 12 days ago my left leg got twisted (invert). I did X ray and shows cuboid bone fracture (attached picture). My ortho Doctor is not sure weather this fracture or not on my cuboid, and confident that will heel within 10 days. However still I have swelling on top of foot and greenish color on back of foot skin. And having pain when touch on cubo

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In my opinion, This is fracture Needs synthetic cast for 5 weeks ...  Read More

How much time it takes from healing of cuboid bone fracture to perform daily routine activity. What precautions to be taken. How can this condition be best treated .

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It depends upon the extent of the fracture which would make the time period differ. As this is the weight bearing portion of your body healing will be dependent upon how you rest the leg, it can take ...  Read More

I slipped on a wet floor and got hairline fracture on my right foot at distal end of 4 the proximal phalanx. In report it is mentioned that round nodular radiopacity seen lateral to the cuboid bone most likely s/o? loose body?/sesamoid. Clinical correlation is suggested. Could you please help me in understanding what does clinical correlation means

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Clinical correlation in this case is to look for any local site tenderness or wound or any positive findings at that site .. sesamoid or a lose body may be an incidental finding here . ...  Read More

Today, I experienced a minor slip in which I hurt my foot. Now the area over cuboid has swelled with excessive pain. Please suggest some pain reliever and also suggest is it sprain or fracture? Attached a picture for reference. Thanks in advance.

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It seems to be Jones fracture. Get a xray of the affected part-ie foot. Further treatment will be there after. ...  Read More

3 months ago fracture in my foot i keep plaster for 3 weeks but still pain when i walk please tell me treatment

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Please share your x ray....better to get one check x ray done and review with reports ...  Read More

I went to a & E on monday as my foot is killing me to put any kind of pressure on it I have been refered to the fracture clinic as it shows on my x-ray I've got a fracture but it's an old fracture but I have a bone sticking out the side of my foot will I receive treatment

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Only Surgical treatment is possible... ...  Read More

I fractured my foot(right ankle) in 2014 and have twisted the same foot again twice ever since. Now it still hurts sometimes whenever I go gyming or sometimes when I wake up in the morning. I want to know which theraband color should I start with and then how to move on the next color.

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Ankle Strengthening Exercises. Avoid Squatting. ...  Read More

Dear doctor I fracture my right foots medial malleleous last year and two days back during my running session my same foot got twisted and I felt difficulty in walking due to pain in lower and back region of foot , next day I got xray and showed it to doctor he didn't recognised any fracture and tested my pain in foot then he according to last year

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There is a possibility of soft tissue injury or some minimal bony injury following twisting of ankle.. That may cause pain and swelling.. He might have applied plaster to give some support to the join ...  Read More

2 metatarsal bone fracture on the left foot, got hurt again recently and it started paining again and got swollen,

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Get a x ray done. There might b a refracture. Till then ice compression, limb elevation, do not walk full weight bearing. ...  Read More

I had a fracture of the 4th and 5th metatarsals of my right foot, treated with plaster for about 2 months. The cast was removed 1 month ago and the fracture is said to be healed. However, there is a visible bony bump on the foot with mild pain while walking and slight swelling, especially after prolonged walking. I would like to know if this is a n

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After fractures of the 4th and 5th metatarsals, it is common to notice a bony bump (callus formation) at the healing site, especially in the first few months after cast removal. Mild pain and swelling ...  Read More

I had accident 14 days ago, Doctor told me that my feet great toe have some chip fracture, but it will heal itself.. Please tell me will it heal itself without treatment,and how long it will take to heal??!! current i have no pain at Toe.

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It will heal by itself but better to put one strapping .it will take 6 to 8 weeks to heal completely . ...  Read More

She got the 2nd, 3rd and 4th metatarsal bone fracture of my foot with mild displacement. After receiving treatment and cast, the bearable pain is still there and due to this I have pain from waist to foot. I did mri in the last month of June. It is showing partially united. Can you suggest to me how much time it takes to get rid of the pain? The b

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Share Details of treatment. Pain can be due to incomplete treatment. Need to be evaluated ...  Read More

Three weeks back, I slipped on wet floor and injured my left foot where index finger and above area got swollen. After consultation with doctor, informed hairline fracture & suggested splint and later another doctor advised cast. I am not clear of the fracture area in the X ray. Please mark up and help to identify.

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Yes , Fracture is there. It's already three weeks old, apply Strapping right now, just avoid Vigorous Activity ...  Read More

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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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. ...  Read More

Good afternoon Sir/madam, I got 2nd, 3rd,4th & 5th metatarsal fracture on April 10th 2024, I got treatment by cast. Now I can walk without support and no pain. Can I continue my lecturer job. I will take seven hours classes daily. Please help me

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You can if X-ray is showing full union send X-ray ...  Read More

I got 2nd,3rd,4th & 5th metatarsal neck fractures. I am taking treatment by cast, I completed 8 weeks. Now can I walk without walking stick and can I ride bike, please help me

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Depends on union of your fractures your treating doctor can guide you properly ...  Read More

Last month on 2nd March I met with an accident and the car tyre ran over my right foot. After x ray the doctor said I have a fracture in the thumb of my foot. Today I repeated my x ray, picture attached below. My question is can I do all my household chores like cooking, cleaning and walking now. As of now I walked over my toe only... didn't walk o

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You can walk on heel, for Daily activity avoid Vigorous Activity ...  Read More

I have been diagnosed with a 5th metatarsal fracture in the left foot on 9.3.24 I am on leaves till 12 March But I have to resume my work from 13.3.24 due to no leaves approved Can I resume the work It's a total desk job and cab pickup and drop There is very little walking involved,only going to the washroom,going from the cab till my desk Should I

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Can u send the xray pic ...  Read More

I am giving my x ray report. Does this fracture will heal in 4 week. My due date of removable of my plaster is 10 March and I have my exam 15 . Will I able to walk properly in 5 days after removal of cast.

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Needs discussion to guide you further, either book a consultation from practo or instagram on dr.jaideepgaver ...  Read More

My doctor recommended me 4 week non weight bearing short leg plaster. I have my exam starting from 15 March .my due date of plaster removal is 10 may. Will I able to walk to certain distance so that I could reach to my exam centre after removal of plaster For severity of fracture I have given my x ray

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Yes, you can walk after 4 week ...  Read More

Sir/mam Foot trip on the stairs,slight fracture on right foot. Only feel the pain when walk. Otherwise no pain. Here I enclosed the x ray copy Skin traction set enough for this issue? Plz clarify

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Strapping of 1st, 2nd & 3rd toes. You may need plaster cast for 3-4 wks. - elevation of foot, if there is swelling. ...  Read More

Oblique fracture of distal shaft of 4th metatarsal for 50 years How can it be treated , it's been a week swelling got reduced now she is experiencing itching like thing

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Share xray Plaster treatment is required ...  Read More

Hello, my father is 63 years old with history of CABG and inguinal hernia operation.he last week twisted his foot and after x ray we found out that he is having a fracture. Doctor applied plaster over it and provide us with the boot as shown in the picture attached. Doctor recommended us to work as a normal life and walk normaly. I want to know if

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Yes he can walk with plaster boot normally in old age time taken to heel is between two to three months pop cast Consult me search browse on goggle practo Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurosp ...  Read More

I have pain and sprain in the outer foot area (cuboid) of left leg and little toe for more than a year. Pain reduced when I stopped exercising and gave rest for a few months. I started walking a few days ago and the pain started again in the little toe and the fourth toe. There is pain in the cuboid area when i press. No pain in the bottom of the

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You need X-ray some medicines correct posture exercises send photo of your treatment record complete cure Consult me search browse on goggle practo Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine ...  Read More

What does this report say about his fracture. Is it anything to worry about or the treatment is easy. Pls answer

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There is a fracture of your heel bone. This fracture is extending into your subtalar joint. This needs a CT scan and then a surgery to treat it. Plaster treatment will not give you good results. ...  Read More

Respected doctors I am asking for my mother. She is 50 years old. Today she fell from stairs four stairs up from ground. And his weight was on right elbow and right foot. As she fell into ground we saw her. Her foot was swelling right side of foot near bone which connects fingers bones.. And lot of pain. She was unable to lift her leg.. so we appl

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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate your mother in detail. -Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder ...  Read More

Few days back, I fell from the stairs and got hurt in my ankle. Today went to doctor and got an MRI ankle done and Doc is saying there is a stress fracture in my ankle. He asked me not to walk or put weight on my leg for 3 weeks with some medications. I do have pain while walking. Is walking completely not allowed? What is this situation?

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Hi Consult directly with me through Practo for detail discussion, history , treatment plan and prescription. Here u can chat or can do audio or video call . Click on this link and get connected wi ...  Read More

I had a fracture of three metatarsals on my right foot on 30th june...had normal back slab plaster as swelling was there. Now the swelling has decreased. Should I go for xrays and plaster again...I took 1000mg calcium, till now...what medicines and food should I take...

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Plaster to be kept for 6weeks ideally. And minimum for 4 weeks. ...  Read More

Dear doctor I fractured my right foot's medial malleleous last year 4days ago while running ,my foot got twisted and pain started ,next day I went to the doctor for consultation he asked to do a xray and recognised no fracture in xray but suggested me to plaster my foot after examining pain and age factor Can u plz tell me is it really a fracture

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Please go with your Orthopaedic doctor's Advise. It is not possible to give opinion based on just xrays alone. ...  Read More

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