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Two Weeks Ago I Fell And Broke My Hip. I
Question: Two weeks ago I fell and broke my hip. I am in a rehab center. My recovery is severely impacted by my foot drop and crooked foot. I can’t get my heel to touch the ground. I am not stable walking on my tip toes and it hurts. My foot is swollen and more painful than before. And more painful than my hip.
Should I be concerned about the swelling of my foot. And any tips on getting my foot heel to go to the ground.
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Should I be concerned about the swelling of my foot. And any tips on getting my foot heel to go to the ground.
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Brief Answer:
Foot swelling is probably due to inflammation
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Foot swelling can be related to inflammation due to the injury.
I recommend to use anti inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to relieve the inflammation and swelling.
I also suggest to maintain the foot elevated to prevent further swelling.
Cold compresses can also be helpful.
Physical therapy may be needed to help the foot recovery.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
Foot swelling is probably due to inflammation
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Foot swelling can be related to inflammation due to the injury.
I recommend to use anti inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to relieve the inflammation and swelling.
I also suggest to maintain the foot elevated to prevent further swelling.
Cold compresses can also be helpful.
Physical therapy may be needed to help the foot recovery.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
A physical therapist told me that my foot problem is most likely permanent. She said that the twisted foot had been that way too long. Is this true? Am I going to be handicapped for good?
Brief Answer:
Depending on the issue, it can be treated through surgery.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
Foot drop and crooked foot can be treated.
These problems are mostly treated through surgery and physiotherapy.
I recommend to see an orthopedist and do some examinations for further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
Depending on the issue, it can be treated through surgery.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
Foot drop and crooked foot can be treated.
These problems are mostly treated through surgery and physiotherapy.
I recommend to see an orthopedist and do some examinations for further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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