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Suggest Treatment For Injury And Swelling On Foot

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Posted on Fri, 9 Jan 2015
Question: I damaged the top of my left foot a while back. A machine I was using to prep my garage floor got loose from me and ran over the top of my foot. It swelled up pretty fast. I could walk on it but couldnt touch the top or wear a shoe. I never went to get it looked at and now it has healed and my second toe is not sitting right and is kind of numb. what can be done to fix it or is it to late?
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (29 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
there is possibility of dislocation or fracture

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have studied your case.

There is possibility of minor fracture to toe .

I will advise you
-x ray of your foot. If there is dislocation or fracture it can be corrected and stabilised.
-Till time take rest and do ice fomentation.
-supportive strapping can be done.
-enzyme like trypsin and chymotrypsin will help you.
-avoid full weight bearing and wearing tight shoe till time.
-watch for discolouration of toe.

I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Injury And Swelling On Foot

Brief Answer: there is possibility of dislocation or fracture Detailed Answer: Hello I have studied your case. There is possibility of minor fracture to toe . I will advise you -x ray of your foot. If there is dislocation or fracture it can be corrected and stabilised. -Till time take rest and do ice fomentation. -supportive strapping can be done. -enzyme like trypsin and chymotrypsin will help you. -avoid full weight bearing and wearing tight shoe till time. -watch for discolouration of toe. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.