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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In Toe After An Accident

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Posted on Mon, 20 Oct 2014
Question: My wife has been hit by a bicycle while crossing the road. Her thumb of left foot got bent. X-Ray says "Chip fracture seen in base of distal phalanx left grate Toe". Their is swelling in the toe. I am putting her toe in ice pack every two hours. Pain has reduced since yesterday. Do you suggest any other medication?

I am attaching her X-Ray report and diagnosis.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (29 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
She needs strapping

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have seen her reports and I think only ice is not not sufficient for her. I have following suggestion to my patients with similar fracture.
1. She need strapping her toe with a bandage. It should be applied by a orthopaedic surgeon.
2. A weight bearing plaster is better, so that she can put weight on affected side. She should not walk for long time .
3. Tablet Brufen for pain can be given.
4. Calcium supplementation also helps in faster healing.
5. When she is resting, keep her foot over pillow.
I hope these steps will help you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
thanks.
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Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma

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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In Toe After An Accident

Brief Answer: She needs strapping Detailed Answer: Hello, I have seen her reports and I think only ice is not not sufficient for her. I have following suggestion to my patients with similar fracture. 1. She need strapping her toe with a bandage. It should be applied by a orthopaedic surgeon. 2. A weight bearing plaster is better, so that she can put weight on affected side. She should not walk for long time . 3. Tablet Brufen for pain can be given. 4. Calcium supplementation also helps in faster healing. 5. When she is resting, keep her foot over pillow. I hope these steps will help you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions. thanks.