Question 1

i have developed morton's neuroma after a foot injury from kick boxing in november.  how long will this take to go away?

Accepted Answer

May not: If you have a true morton's neuroma and have had symptoms for greater than 6 months, then conservative care may not resolve your problem. Neuromas are scaring and inflammation to the nerve sheath and the nerve itself. If the nerve is damaged, then it will usually not return to normal. Many times surgical excision is necessary. Discuss with your foot doctor. Dr l.

Question 2

how can i most effectively care for a minor foot injury?

Accepted Answer

Depends: On the injury.

Question 3

what can i do to tell if i have a foot injury after having a longboarding fall?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: If your foot is painful, swollen, bruised or discolored, see your doctor. You might need an x-ray to rule out a fracture.

Question 4

what can i do to reduce swelling in a foot injury?

Accepted Answer

RICE: Rest, ice, compression, elevation.

Question 5

what can i do the speed up the recovery from a foot injury?

Accepted Answer

RICE: Rest, ice, compression, elevation.

Question 6

what can i do to exercise and lose weight while i have a foot injury?

Accepted Answer

See below: You can do upper body and leg exercises no weight bearing.

Question 7

can my foot injury last longer than i was told or if there could be a more serious injury?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Sometimes  xrays could miss a subtle fracture or soft tissue damage such as ligament tears( lisfranc), tendon tears or cartilage damage.  A good clinical exam should detect this but at times a MRI or ct is needed when injuries last longer than they should on a compliant healthy person.  Ask your podiatrist if there is anything else that can be done or seek a second opinion.

Question 8

i'm just wondering, if you have a foot injury and can't run for about two weeks do you get slower?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps initially,: But you will recover.  Muscle atrophies at a rate of 3% per day with disuse.  I wouldn't worry too much about bouncing back after two weeks of not running.

Question 9

how does one treat a foot injury?

Accepted Answer

Get diagnosed first: There are many different forms of foot injuries.  I recommend that someone with a foot injury should be seen by orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon for a definitive diagnosis so that appropriate treatment can be started.  One in your area can be found at www.Aofas.Org.

Question 10

how can you treat crushed foot injury?

Accepted Answer

See a physician: If you crushed your foot you should see a podiatrist. Aside from broken bones of primary concern would be the formation of a compartment syndrome where the muscles swell in a confined facial compartment cutting off circulation to the foot and damaging nerves. This can be limb threatening.

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I have developed morton's neuroma after a foot injury from kick boxing in november. how long will this take to go away?

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How can i most effectively care for a minor foot injury?

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What can i do to tell if i have a foot injury after having a longboarding fall?

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What can i do to reduce swelling in a foot injury?

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What can i do the speed up the recovery from a foot injury?

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What can i do to exercise and lose weight while i have a foot injury?

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Can my foot injury last longer than i was told or if there could be a more serious injury?

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I'm just wondering, if you have a foot injury and can't run for about two weeks do you get slower?

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How does one treat a foot injury?

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How can you treat crushed foot injury?

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