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Can Walking On Heel Of Boot Cause Damage To Broke Bone?

I broke a bone on the outer side of foot and sprained my ankle, after xray, the doctor has me wearing the socks to prevent blood clots and a boot to my knee. My question is can I walk on the heel of the boot and not do anymore damage to the break? I am a 78 year old female. Thanks for your reply
Fri, 28 Aug 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us,

I have studied your case with diligence.
As per your history pattern there can be persistent tear in ankle ligament leading crunching sound or capsular tightness.

I will advise to do MRI ankle for soft tissue involvement.
Till time you can continue physiotherapy exercises and also use supportive splint or brace.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS will help in early healing.

Walk with support to avoid further damage.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.
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Can Walking On Heel Of Boot Cause Damage To Broke Bone?

Hello, Thanks for writing to us, I have studied your case with diligence. As per your history pattern there can be persistent tear in ankle ligament leading crunching sound or capsular tightness. I will advise to do MRI ankle for soft tissue involvement. Till time you can continue physiotherapy exercises and also use supportive splint or brace. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS will help in early healing. Walk with support to avoid further damage. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.