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I pressured my post-surgery ankle. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I broke my ankle two weeks ago and had surgery. I went for a checkup after two weeks and the doctor took off the cast and put me in an airboot. But, when I was out, I accidentally put a bit of weight on the ankle with the boot on. It did not hurt that much at that time. After getting h... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since you put weight on it, you need to get a check X-ray done. Get an X-ray of the affected ankle joint in AP (anterioposterior) and lateral views and follow up. Continue the same medicines. Use a walker or crutches if you want. Sit in the bathroom and take ... Read Full »
Based on the foot X-ray, is my foot fractured?
Query: Hi doctor,I had a fall from a stool almost eight to nine days ago. Since then, I had a foot swelling on the right leg. As I could not get an x-ray at that point in time, it was not diagnosed. I considered it as a sprain and used some natural oil massages and scrape bandages for a while. So, the swel... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is a fracture of the base of 5th metatarsal bone (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is not much displaced and so, it can be managed non-operatively. You will either require a plaster cast or you can wear an Aircast boot. Apply ice packs, for now, ... Read Full »