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5th metatarsal pain after bone has healed

Discussion in 'Ask your questions here' started by bradcass, Mar 3, 2009.

  1. bradcass

    bradcass New Member


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    I broke the 5th metatarsal in my left foot December 27 2008
    had it in a cast for 8 weeks, then was removed by an orthopedic surgeon. Who told me to begin carefully walking as much as i can until it hurts.


    Started walking the day after cast was removed and for the following 11 days with very mild pain where the break had been, but only when stretching that area or walking using my whole foot as you normally would. this pain was decreasing until yesterday when i stripped over and knocked it somehow.

    It instantly become quite sore and could not bare weight on it any more.
    had it x-rayed at hospital 4 hours after and there is no break. Their is evidence of the old break healed. Had the foot strapped and went home.

    its been a day and its quite sore and sensitive,

    any advice on what might cause this would be much appreciated.
    Brad



    attached are 3 x-rays taken yesterday


    http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv217/bradcass1/DSC00128.jpg
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    http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv217/bradcass1/DSC00129.jpg
     
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  2. FootDoc

    FootDoc New Member

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    First, it must be said that the reproductions of the x-rays are not of a quality upon which any subtle problems might be detected. But injuries which result in fractures do not begin and end with only the fracture or exist in a vacuum. There are inevitably collateral adverse effects of the trauma beyond the fracture of bone, the nature of which may well persist beyond the time of bony union, and it is not uncommon for even a well healed fracture site to be sensitive to touch, pressure and/or other irritations for an extended period of time. In addition, a new non-fracture injury at the same site is certainly possibly as the result of new trauma. It is certainly beyond the capability of anyone sitting at a computer to suggest whether or not additional care is required or advisable. That is the job and responsibility of the attending, and any supposition on my part would be merely an unsupported guess which would not be productive to your dealing with your concerns.
     
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