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5th Metatarsal break with new toe bruising

Discussion in 'Ask your questions here' started by Unregistered, Jul 23, 2009.

  1. Unregistered

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    Hello! You may not wish to make any assessments on this, but I'm hoping my question is pretty simple. I broke my 5th metatarsal two weeks ago (7/8) on my way to see a friend in the ER. I ended up just staying since I was already there and was put in a splint and told to follow up with the doctor in a week. Went to the Orthopedist who told me I got very lucky, the fracture is not severe, and was given an ace bandage and told I could walk with the surgical boot as long as the pain allows, and to come back in 4 weeks for a follow up xray. The same evening I got that diagnosis I flew overnight to London and back to the US four days later (pre-arranged trip...took it since I could walk with cane, he said I could travel). Since I landed in London I've had bruising around the base and about half way up my 2nd, 3rd and 4th toes which hasn't gone away (now 8 days since the toe bruising arrived). No pain or numbness with the bruising, but since it came 1.5 weeks after the break and hasn't improved much, I just wanted to make sure it doesn't sound too odd and then additional briusing is not uncommon. Other than this, the only bruising and swelling I have is specific to the area where the break was. Called the Doctor two days ago and left a message, but haven't heard back... Any thoughts much appreciated!
     
  2. FootDoc

    FootDoc New Member

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    The seepage of blood and blood products into dependent areas is common and is often its appearance and notice is delayed. I see no particular reason why the prognosis should be changed simply because of this and in the absence of new pain, though you should be aware that certain areas of the 5th metatarsal, because of limited circulation, are prone to non or mal-union and it should probably be followed more closely than some fractures of metatarsals. My comments are NOT a license not to contact your doctor.
     
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