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What Causes Knot Under Foot With Normal X-ray?

Posted on Tue, 12 May 2015

Question: I stepped on a dog bone. It's been 5 weeks and hav a knot(mass) under my foot that won't go down. X ray said not broke. What do I do next???

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Do hot fomatation over it.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.

From description , this hard knot most probably formed due to haematoma formation (collection of blood) which might get fibrosed or calcified.
It will take few weeks to months to get disappear.

I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination of swelling. Give hot fomentation over it.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Saurabh Gupta (2 hours later)

Would cortisone shot make sense

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No any need of cortisone shot.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

There is no any need of cortisone shot here. It will disappear gradully.

Warm regards.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar