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What Causes Severe Pain In Heel Long After Heel Bone Fracture?
Question: I broke my heel over ten years ago. In the last 6 months I have experienced a lot of pain and discomfort in this heel area. When I first wake up and walk on it, it is usually very stiff and painful. What is causing this and can I do anything for it?
Brief Answer:
Plantar fascitis, old non healing heel bone fracture
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
Thanks for the query.
Usually after fracture of the heel bone of it does not hai well, there could be chronic pain.
But in your case it could be Plantar fascitis be evacuee it increases in the morning and subsides by evening.
Also pain arising from arthritis of ye surrounding foot joints can contribute. Also bony spur cab cause this.
Apply ice, keep the limb elevated, wear soft footwear of you are able to walk. Use MCR Rubber slippers. Take pain killers for the pain. Walk with support of you can't put weight on it. Apply foot drop splint at night while sleeping. Do ankle raising exercises to improve hamstring muscle strength.
I would recommend you to get an Xray to look for non healing fracture, bony spur formation causing Plantar fascitis, or arthritis.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Plantar fascitis, old non healing heel bone fracture
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
Thanks for the query.
Usually after fracture of the heel bone of it does not hai well, there could be chronic pain.
But in your case it could be Plantar fascitis be evacuee it increases in the morning and subsides by evening.
Also pain arising from arthritis of ye surrounding foot joints can contribute. Also bony spur cab cause this.
Apply ice, keep the limb elevated, wear soft footwear of you are able to walk. Use MCR Rubber slippers. Take pain killers for the pain. Walk with support of you can't put weight on it. Apply foot drop splint at night while sleeping. Do ankle raising exercises to improve hamstring muscle strength.
I would recommend you to get an Xray to look for non healing fracture, bony spur formation causing Plantar fascitis, or arthritis.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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