Question 1

have a chipped bone in my foot, doesnt hurt?

Accepted Answer

Not good: If you mean that you have stepped on a bone and part of it is in your foot, this will end up in infection and trouble so please get it checked to be removed. It might lead to infection and trouble

Question 2

my doctor said i have a chipped bone in my foot near my ankle it's been causing me a lot of pain over the pat two months will i need the piece removed?

Accepted Answer

Broken foot: Most likely not, unless that piece interferes with the joint movement, but you need you ankle to be immobilized.

Question 3

what can/should  be done about a bone chip in my left foot? it's very painful.

Accepted Answer

A Cortisone: injection might be worth a "try" HOWEVER it is likely that removal is the definitive treatment.

More detailed answer with more info (eg WHERE exactly is the chip??)

Hope this helps!
Dr Z

Question 4

i have a chipped bone in my right foot, will walking on it make it worse?

Accepted Answer

It could: The walking could cause movement and agravation of the structures aroun the bone chip and continue irritation and pain.

Question 5

broke 4 bones and chipped a bone in foot 2 wks ago. perfect alignment so boot was put on. woke up yest. with red swollen foot & a lot more pain?

Accepted Answer

No time for Gout.: Red swollen foot with a  lot of pain, especially after an injury, could be several things. My first thought is you are experiencing a gout attack. This is not that unusual for post menopausal women. I would expect that foot is also very warm and an off red color. There is a possibility of a phlebitis, however, not so common in the foot. To remove all doubt, see you doctor or go to immed. care.

Question 6

i smashed my foot on a wall yesterday and it's now got a big lump and swelling along the side of my foot. is it possible i've chipped a bone?

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Possible but...: Since you used the word "smashed, " bone injury is possible. If you did not develop bruising, probably not. There are bones on the side of the foot where tendons attach that move your foot, so if it hurts when you move the foot without putting weight on it, that would suggest a possible bone injury.  If you can start to walk on it after 2-3 days, probably not a major bone injury. X-ray.

Question 7

for 12 months it hurts to walk or bare a lot of weight on left foot. x-ray shows torn ligaments a bit of bone chipped on crutches. what now?

Accepted Answer

Rest: Torn ligaments and chipped bone usually takes a good 6-8 weeks of rest to calm down. Then physical therapy and perhaps an orthotic. If rest doesn't do it then surgery may be necessary to relieve symptoms. Go over your MRI with a foot and ankle surgeon for more specific treatment plan.

Question 8

how can you tell if your ankle bone has chipped?

Accepted Answer

Xray: A break in the bone, including a chipped bone, is a fracture.  It can only be definitively noted with diagnostic testing, like an xray.

Question 9

i chipped the bone in my ankle and it still hurts. whatshould i do?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: How long ago? Was is diagnosed by physician? How was it treated. What is being done now? Where on ankle? Have you discussed this with your doctor or seen a specialist?

Question 10

i severely sprained my ankle and chipped a bone  nearly two months ago and i'm still having problems. why can't i stand very long without having pain?

Accepted Answer

Bad ankle sprain: Bad ankle sprain can take a while to get better.  U could have associated injury to the ankle cartilage or "high ankle sprain"that a MRI could provide more info.

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Have a chipped bone in my foot, doesnt hurt?

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My doctor said i have a chipped bone in my foot near my ankle it's been causing me a lot of pain over the pat two months will i need the piece removed?

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What can/should be done about a bone chip in my left foot? it's very painful.

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I have a chipped bone in my right foot, will walking on it make it worse?

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Broke 4 bones and chipped a bone in foot 2 wks ago. perfect alignment so boot was put on. woke up yest. with red swollen foot & a lot more pain?

A member asked:

I smashed my foot on a wall yesterday and it's now got a big lump and swelling along the side of my foot. is it possible i've chipped a bone?

A member asked:

For 12 months it hurts to walk or bare a lot of weight on left foot. x-ray shows torn ligaments a bit of bone chipped on crutches. what now?

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How can you tell if your ankle bone has chipped?

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I chipped the bone in my ankle and it still hurts. whatshould i do?

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I severely sprained my ankle and chipped a bone nearly two months ago and i'm still having problems. why can't i stand very long without having pain?

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