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How Can An Injured Foot Be Treated?
Having problem with left top of left foot...had X-ray done a few weeks ago .. Doctor no bones broken just a bruise on top of foot where I drop a can of honey on top of it.... I am wearing shoes that have support on all side ....should I go back to the doctor and have a Mir done?
Mon, 11 Dec 2017
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1. As you underwent consultation and necessary investigation regarding foot injury which excluded any fracture and only bruise, get a second opinion from an orthopedic surgeon regarding X-ray of Ankle for fracture or torn ligaments [if any], since bruise with a broken bone is also common.
2. As symptoms are still there, it denotes that either foot has not healed properly or was not rehabilitated properly. [furthter workup is essential with physical therapist, doctor/podiatrist]
3. If the injury was severe then a medical referral is essential to rule out fracture [since x-ray was normal thus further diagnostic tests like a bone scan, MRI can be done] and later to a sports therapist for proper evaluation of running/jumping and footwear and strengthening exercises.
Thanks for contacting with your health concern
1. As you underwent consultation and necessary investigation regarding foot injury which excluded any fracture and only bruise, get a second opinion from an orthopedic surgeon regarding X-ray of Ankle for fracture or torn ligaments [if any], since bruise with a broken bone is also common.
2. As symptoms are still there, it denotes that either foot has not healed properly or was not rehabilitated properly. [furthter workup is essential with physical therapist, doctor/podiatrist]
3. If the injury was severe then a medical referral is essential to rule out fracture [since x-ray was normal thus further diagnostic tests like a bone scan, MRI can be done] and later to a sports therapist for proper evaluation of running/jumping and footwear and strengthening exercises.
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