Question 1

went over on foot fractured cuboid bone how long approx until recovery and until i can weight bear on it  ?

Accepted Answer

Broken bone: Bone takes 6-8 weeks to heal in a normal healthy person.  Only your physician can tell you when you can walk.  Walking to soon can place you at risk of further injury.  Once your x-rays show healing, you will be allowed to gradually progress to full weightbearing.

Question 2

what to do about bone bruise on my foot(on my cuboid bone)?

Accepted Answer

If painful: Consider a surgical shoe or cam walker...

Question 3

i fell off my skate board this evening and hurt me cuboid bone in my foot ?

my whole foot went numb and is really swollen ?

really hurts and cant walk on it ?

should i go for x- rays or not ?

Accepted Answer

Yes get evaluation: Keep foot elevated to minimize swelling but evaluation is smart idea to minimize the time you are out of action. X-ray or even MRI may be necessary.

Question 4

i rolled my ankle today, and looking at foot anatomy its where my cuboid bone would be. i have swelling in that area. my ankle feels fine but more of my foot. hours later i can barely walk on it. ever soon sprain. herd slight pop noise?

Accepted Answer

: It is possible you subluxation of cuboid bone. Test for this is to try and make a circle with your foot clockwise and counterclockwise. Compare to other foot. If unable to complete circle is Pathognomonic for subluxation of cuboid. If it is subluxed then you need to fined a podiatrist or DO doctor that knows how to manipulate the foot

Question 5

i have a misdiagnosed fracture for sprained ankle on my cuboid bone for 2.5 months.it's 3.5 months & my foot start to get swollen much more. why?

Accepted Answer

Fracture non union: That fracture may be going into a phase of delayed healing depending on the treatment you've had thus far. If the fracture is not displaced, then you may benefit from a bone stimulator to expedite healing. Otherwise you may need surgery to address it.

Question 6

i'm training for a marathon after a 17.5mile run i began to get lateral pain in my left foot when weight bearing & walking. no swelling/bruising no pain while resting slight pain when i press into side of foot near 5th metatarsal and cuboid bone.

Accepted Answer

Jones fracture: The peroneus longus tendon wraps around 5th metatarsal at that location. Common fracture.

Question 7

will having an aso ankle brace provide enough support for fractured cuboid bone?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, if properly fit.

Question 8

is it actually true that an aso ankle brace will provide enough support for fractured cuboid bone?

Accepted Answer

A cam walker : Would be a better option. An ankle brace may not do anything, as the cuboid is in the foot and not the ankle.

Question 9

will an aso ankle brace provide enough support for fractured cuboid bone or will something more be needed?

Accepted Answer

More: Ankle braces are designed to support ankles. A cuboid fracture deserves a cast or immobilizer boot to properly redistribute weight and avoid further injury.

Question 10

remedies for foot pain due to bone spur on top and outside of foot?

Accepted Answer

Determine cause : Protecting the area from excessive shoe pressure is often helpful. Wider and more supportive shoes can also help. Orthotic inserts in shoes can improve poor biomechanics. It is best to determine reason for the spur to have occurred to treat properly.

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Went over on foot fractured cuboid bone how long approx until recovery and until i can weight bear on it ?

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What to do about bone bruise on my foot(on my cuboid bone)?

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I fell off my skate board this evening and hurt me cuboid bone in my foot ? my whole foot went numb and is really swollen ? really hurts and cant walk on it ? should i go for x- rays or not ?

A member asked:

I rolled my ankle today, and looking at foot anatomy its where my cuboid bone would be. i have swelling in that area. my ankle feels fine but more of my foot. hours later i can barely walk on it. ever soon sprain. herd slight pop noise?

A member asked:

I have a misdiagnosed fracture for sprained ankle on my cuboid bone for 2.5 months.it's 3.5 months & my foot start to get swollen much more. why?

A member asked:

I'm training for a marathon after a 17.5mile run i began to get lateral pain in my left foot when weight bearing & walking. no swelling/bruising no pain while resting slight pain when i press into side of foot near 5th metatarsal and cuboid bone.

A member asked:

Will having an aso ankle brace provide enough support for fractured cuboid bone?

A member asked:

Is it actually true that an aso ankle brace will provide enough support for fractured cuboid bone?

A member asked:

Will an aso ankle brace provide enough support for fractured cuboid bone or will something more be needed?

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Remedies for foot pain due to bone spur on top and outside of foot?

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