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Is It Normal To Have A Foot Swollen With A Fractured Toe?
Hi,
I recently fractured my little toe and also ripped the skin between it. I had to get stitches to close the wound, then my broken toe was buddy-taped to another toe.
My concern is, it has been six days and my entire foot is kind of swollen to the point where I can't see the veins or anything. Is this normal? What should I do?
I recently fractured my little toe and also ripped the skin between it. I had to get stitches to close the wound, then my broken toe was buddy-taped to another toe.
My concern is, it has been six days and my entire foot is kind of swollen to the point where I can't see the veins or anything. Is this normal? What should I do?
Thu, 30 Jan 2014
Hi
I think swelling aftee fracture is normal but there should not be excessive swelling which would cause compartment syndrome of your foot.
I think you should wear a below knee slab and keep your leg elevated and should do non weight bearing on affected limb.
If after a day or two swelling does not subside you should consult your orthopaedic surgeon for other fracture or compartment syndrome.
Get well soon.
Thank you.
I think swelling aftee fracture is normal but there should not be excessive swelling which would cause compartment syndrome of your foot.
I think you should wear a below knee slab and keep your leg elevated and should do non weight bearing on affected limb.
If after a day or two swelling does not subside you should consult your orthopaedic surgeon for other fracture or compartment syndrome.
Get well soon.
Thank you.
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