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Pain, Swelling And Purplish Foot. History Of Broken Right Foot, Mid Shaft 5th MT Fracture On Week 6. Use Of Moon Boot Compulsory?

Since I broke my right foot, it is causing mid shaft 5th MT fracture, now on my week 6, why the pain and swelling still has not gone down? Why it still swollen and purple? I still struggling with the moon boot, because my foot still very swollen so every time put on the moon boot, it was so pain when I walk and I still can't bear weight on it . Why I need to use the moon boot for? My soctor only say i have to use it everyday except sleep and ahower. But If not using, is it mean will take longer to get heal? Nornally how long to get heal?
Sat, 25 May 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
The persistent pain and swelling even after 6 weeks of the injury suggests that the foot was not provided adequate rest for proper healing. You need to continue using the boot for a complete relief till the pain subsides.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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Pain, Swelling And Purplish Foot. History Of Broken Right Foot, Mid Shaft 5th MT Fracture On Week 6. Use Of Moon Boot Compulsory?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The persistent pain and swelling even after 6 weeks of the injury suggests that the foot was not provided adequate rest for proper healing. You need to continue using the boot for a complete relief till the pain subsides. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal drtayal72@gmail.com