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Got Hit On The Foot. Have Pain When Walking. On Ibuprofen. Still Painful. Would A Brace Or Bandage Help?
I was hit on the bottom of my right foot, extremely hard, perpendicular to the middle of my foot. Experienced extreme pain immediately and could not move my foot for a good minute or two. Painful to walk, especially going down stairs. Pain concentrated along outside middle/edge of foot from toes to ankle. Can walk sometimes without pain, sometimes minimal and sometimes severe. Have been icing and elevating, taking ibuprofen. Is there any other care I can provide myself? Would a brace or bandage help?
Wed, 28 Aug 2013
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Before taking self care measures, an xray is mandatory to rule out any fracture. If a fracture is found on xray , it has to be treated accordingly by an orthopedic surgeon.
The general treatment guidelines are as follows -
• Protection – protect the injured area from further injury, by using a support or, in the case of an ankle injury, wearing shoes that enclose and support your feet.
• Rest – stop the activity that caused the injury, and rest the injured joint or muscle. Avoid activity for the first 48 to 72 hours after injuring yourself.
• Ice – for the first 48 to 72 hours after the injury, apply ice wrapped in a damp towel to the injured area for 15 to 20 minutes every two to three hours during the day.
• Compression – compress or bandage the injured area to limit any swelling and movement that could cause further damage. You can use a crepe bandage or a simple elastic bandage. It should be wrapped snugly around the affected area but not so tightly that it restricts blood flow.
• Elevation – keep the injured area raised and supported on a pillow to help reduce swelling.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
Before taking self care measures, an xray is mandatory to rule out any fracture. If a fracture is found on xray , it has to be treated accordingly by an orthopedic surgeon.
The general treatment guidelines are as follows -
• Protection – protect the injured area from further injury, by using a support or, in the case of an ankle injury, wearing shoes that enclose and support your feet.
• Rest – stop the activity that caused the injury, and rest the injured joint or muscle. Avoid activity for the first 48 to 72 hours after injuring yourself.
• Ice – for the first 48 to 72 hours after the injury, apply ice wrapped in a damp towel to the injured area for 15 to 20 minutes every two to three hours during the day.
• Compression – compress or bandage the injured area to limit any swelling and movement that could cause further damage. You can use a crepe bandage or a simple elastic bandage. It should be wrapped snugly around the affected area but not so tightly that it restricts blood flow.
• Elevation – keep the injured area raised and supported on a pillow to help reduce swelling.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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