Question 1

what are signs of foot fracture?

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Pain, swelling: And a fracture line as seen on x-ray. ( one doesn't have to have pain, i.E a patient with neuropathy may not feel it at all.).

Question 2

what are the symptomsof a foot fracture in adults?

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Pain, bruising, edem: Pain, bruising, swelling (edema), numbness due to swelling, inability to bear weight or full weight , iniability to wear a shoe due to to above.   Some fractures are rather unremarkable and just require rest and protection while others require casting or even surgery.  Get check, get an x ray and sometimes even an MRI is required.

Question 3

how long hospital stay for broken foot and 4 fractured ribs?

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: Ask your attending doc. Your post does not provide background information. Your past &amp; current health status, conditions under observation or treatment all add to the basic need for hospital care. Without a full understanding of all such factors it is not clear why you were admitted or how long it would take to be sure you are okay for homecare.

Question 4

how long should a foot fracture disable a person?

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Depends: Which bone? How bad a fracture? Was it surgically fixed? Fasted? All these variables come into play...

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: foot fracture?

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Foot: Fracture from the talus to the phalanges and the tarsal and metatarsal bones between.

Question 6

why is the let swollen after foot fracture?

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See a doc: Swelling in a leg can be commonly seen after injuries. This can be from unrelated medical causes or  generally due to poor circulation, inflammation at the injury site or constriction from a brace or cast. However, sometimes you can get a clot in your leg after an injury that can cause swelling in the injured or uninjured extremity, go to er to rule out a clot. This can be serious and even fatal.

Question 7

will an  mri detect foot fracture?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Mri can be more sensitive to a subtle fracture than even a nuclear bone scan. For most purposes, the bone scan should still be adequate however.

Question 8

is there a non-surgical repair for a foot fracture?

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Immobilize: A foot fracture, depending on the severity can be set and immobilized by taping or a cast depending on its location and type of fracture.

Question 9

how is a foot fracture typically diagnosed?

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Foot fracture: Pain and tenderness over the bony areas of the foot, with swelling , and bruising of the area.  The typical confirmation of a fracture is by x-ray examination.

Question 10

how long for a foot fracture to heal totally?

Accepted Answer

Fractures typically: Take 6-8 weeks to heal.  There can be some residual nuisance aches and pains for a while afterwards.

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