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Is Arthritis Related To Foot Injury?

Posted on Tue, 31 Dec 2013

Question: I have broken my 3rd, 4th, and 5th metorsal. I had surgery and a plate put into the 3rd and screws in the 5th. The 4th was left to heal on its own. When I look at the xrays 2 weeks after surgery the 4th is out of alignment. Should I be concerned.

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: Do not worry. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for your query. I have gone through the x-ray attached. There is slight displacement of 4th metatarsal. Do not worry it is acceptable and will unite perfectly without any intervention. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Saurabh Gupta (45 minutes later)

Thank you for the response. I am following my doctors orders. I am in a cast non weight bearing and keeping it elevated as much as possible. My next appointment is in two weeks for xrays and possible a walking boot if I have good union. I do have swelling when its not elevated and my toes turn purple. My understanding this is normal. Very little pain. My last question is is there a possibility of arthritis in this foot related to my injury. Thanks

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (10 hours later)

Brief Answer: Possibility of arthritis is very remote. Detailed Answer: Hi, I am glad to know that I could address your concern. As the fracture is not intra-articular( no joint involvement), possibility of arthritis is very remote. Do not worry, follow your doctor's advice. Elevate your limb and do active toe movements.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar