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What Is The Treatment For Painful Sore Bruised Foot Caused By An Injury?
I fractured my fibula right near the ankle joint. No surgery was done and I've been in an air cast the entire time, nwb. I've been good but this week I had to go out of the house which required me going down steep steps. I couldn't get back up without stepping on my leg. I went easy on it though. Now I feel soreness around the front of the foot and the inside of the ankle looks bruised. I'm worried I could have messed with the union process and put myself back weeks. I'm due for a doctor appointment in 2 weeks. My first appointment since the day it broke. Should I risk the house steps and head to the hospital now or just wait until my appointment.
You may need to do X ray. There is possibility of fracture displacement.
Till time follow non weight bearing and limb elevation.
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What Is The Treatment For Painful Sore Bruised Foot Caused By An Injury?
Hello, Thanks for writing to us, I have studied your case with diligence. You may need to do X ray. There is possibility of fracture displacement. Till time follow non weight bearing and limb elevation. 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. Take care.