What OTC medicines are best for my talus fracture?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am a 24-year-old. Last month, I had a motorcycle accident. I did an X-ray and it is written in the result shows that there is bone discontinuity seen in the medial tubercle of the talus of the calcaneus. Such can represent an incomplete linear fracture. No osseous reaction or radiopaque foreign body was noted in the projection taken. Boehler angle 42°. What are the best over-the-counter medicines for my fracture?

Kindly help.

Thank you very much for your guidance and support.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Looking into your X-ray pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and reading your problem, I got to know about linear undisplaced fractures of the talus. We need to understand the function of the talus bone and its role in the movement of the ankle and foot.

It is between the leg and the foot so that bodyweight may be transferred from the ankle to the leg, helping to walk while maintaining balance. The bone also helps in the movements of the ankle, and together with the calcaneus, facilitates the movements of the foot.

It has already been, I think, more than 15 days since the outcast or immobilization of the foot. It is needed to immobilize the foot and take some medicine. If you have swelling of moderate type, then put a splint for 10 to 14 days and convert to a cast. Then we need to check an X-ray around four weeks, and then in six weeks, and see the final callus formation and healing.

I hope this has helped you.

Kindly follow up if you have more doubts.

Thank you.