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My Wife Fell.from The Escalator With Luggage And Broke Her
Question: my wife fell.from the escalator with luggage and broke her foot.we are in Europe on a vacation,it's not possible for us to get a cast.but she is walking with some pain,can she do that for another 5-6 days,till we at back to india?then we will get the plaster done,please suggest what precautions she said take!!
Brief Answer:
She needs to rest the foot.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
I have gone through your query and understand your health concerns ,
I have seen the attached X-ray. Your wife has a fracture of fifth metatarsal- Jone's fracture. It is best to avoid all the painful movements and use a compression bandage to decrease any swelling in the area. She can also wear an elastic brace in the area for a support. Keep a pillow under her foot while resting and take a mild pain killer like Aleve after meals which is available over the counter. She can get the cast done after 5-6 days when she returns to XXXXXXX She can also ice the area to reduce pain and swelling and keep the foot elevated and avoid walking on the foot as much as possible.
I hope this answers your query.
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Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
She needs to rest the foot.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
I have gone through your query and understand your health concerns ,
I have seen the attached X-ray. Your wife has a fracture of fifth metatarsal- Jone's fracture. It is best to avoid all the painful movements and use a compression bandage to decrease any swelling in the area. She can also wear an elastic brace in the area for a support. Keep a pillow under her foot while resting and take a mild pain killer like Aleve after meals which is available over the counter. She can get the cast done after 5-6 days when she returns to XXXXXXX She can also ice the area to reduce pain and swelling and keep the foot elevated and avoid walking on the foot as much as possible.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
she is having bearable painwhen she walks is it ok then? Can she walk ,we are in Switzerland can't avoid walking,our bad luck what worse can happen if she walks? Also please answer my concern of dvt,she has bluish skin on her foot,ankle and some part of leg when she removes her shoe after walking,how can we be sure about dvt?
Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry .
Detailed Answer:
Hello ,
thanks for writing again.
Walking will only increase pain and swelling, nothing other will worse.
If she is having bearable pain then she can walk as minimum as required.
There is no chance of DVT, bluish coloration of skin on and around the ankle is ecchymosis (a discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath, typically caused by trauma ), this is not related to DVT.
Regards
Nothing to worry .
Detailed Answer:
Hello ,
thanks for writing again.
Walking will only increase pain and swelling, nothing other will worse.
If she is having bearable pain then she can walk as minimum as required.
There is no chance of DVT, bluish coloration of skin on and around the ankle is ecchymosis (a discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath, typically caused by trauma ), this is not related to DVT.
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
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