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Two days ago I was hit by a shopping cart on the back of my right heel. My foot got caught under the cart bending it backwards. When this happened I felt a pop in the plantar fascia ligament. How I am having pain on the bottom of my foot along with my Achilles tendon and heel. There is fluid to the right of the Achilles right behind the ankle. Should I see my doctor?
Mon, 17 Aug 2015
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement, Dr. Saurabh Gupta's Response
Hi, Thanks for your query. * Based upon your description, I suspect that you might have injured the ligaments around the heel.
An initial xray of the ankle joint is necessary to ruleout any bony injury. If xrays are negative for any fracture, then MRI scan is needed to know the status of the ligaments around the ankle joint.
I suggest you to consult an orthopedic surgeon for a detailed evaluation and further management.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Foot Pain
Hi, Thanks for your query. * Based upon your description, I suspect that you might have injured the ligaments around the heel. An initial xray of the ankle joint is necessary to ruleout any bony injury. If xrays are negative for any fracture, then MRI scan is needed to know the status of the ligaments around the ankle joint. I suggest you to consult an orthopedic surgeon for a detailed evaluation and further management. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care