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Slight fracture on foot
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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.
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Fracture of 2nd metatarsal extending into proximal shaft.
Fracture of the proximal phalanx as well.
Need a clinical picture of the leg to assess skin condition
Next Steps
Can consider K-wire fixation.
Below knee POP slab for 6 weeks.
Limb elevation.
Analgesics.
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Yes, 2nd metatarsal fracture is there but extent of displacement is to be seen in other view also. If it is well in place than below knee cast for 6 weeks would be enough if it is quite displaced then might need k wire fixation also.
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non weight bearing with absolute limb elevation.
active toe movements to be done.
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No traction
Apply pop cast
Limb elevation
Ice packing
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Pop cast Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospital retired Chandigarh(U.T)
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Pop plaster cast application for 4-6 weeks
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Plaster for 3-4 week
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