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Left Foot And Both Knees Swollen And Bruised After Falling. Need To Take X-ray?

I fell down a week ago, my left foot and both knees became very swollen, bruised. I did not x-ray my foot yet?! Could not step on it. All the toes, especially the big and secondary, and half of the foot were extremely swollen and painful, discolored. Now I can walk slowly putting my weight on the heel. Swelling is going down slowly, but I cannot bent the big tow yet. It s painful to touch. Pain has subsided, unless I touch. Should I still X-ray it? I thought the radiation may slow the healing process?! Thank you.
Mon, 28 Nov 2016
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There should be x ray of foot to rule out fracture.If it's non united fracture it will be tender to touch and may need immobilisation further in a cast.A displaced fracture will be malunited and more troublesome in walking in future.
Get in touch of an orthopedic surgeon soon
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Left Foot And Both Knees Swollen And Bruised After Falling. Need To Take X-ray?

Hi There should be x ray of foot to rule out fracture.If it s non united fracture it will be tender to touch and may need immobilisation further in a cast.A displaced fracture will be malunited and more troublesome in walking in future. Get in touch of an orthopedic surgeon soon