Question 1

how long will a broken foot be swollen after the cast comes off?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Most broken bones take around 6 weeks to mend.  Ususally, there is ligamentous damage in addition that can prolong healing.  As a rule of thumb, it will take two days for every one day your foot is immobilized or in a cast. (6 wks in cast 12 after cast to recover).  When your fractured foot looks the same color as your non fractured foot when you shower, then swelling is usually done :) dr l.

Question 2

how long after the cast comes off a broken foot till able to walk again?

Accepted Answer

Soon: When cast taken off this means the fracture healed, then you should be to walk with some limp, 2 weeks should be fine to start walking again.

Question 3

broken foot is still swollen after two weeks. is it normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This is a normal finding. Keep following the recommendations of your physician to ensure the best chance of a full recovery!

Question 4

how long is it usual to wear a cast for a broken foot?

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Depends: On the bone fractured, the extent of the injury etc. The answer really varies and is case dependent.

Question 5

when a cast on a broken foot is taken off what should you expect?

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See below: You may feel unstable, the foot my look smaller due to atrophy, mild pain.

Question 6

how long does it take a broken foot to stop hurting once i have a cast on?

Accepted Answer

Elevate it.: Elevation and immobilization will both help reduce your pain. The more you elevate, the less you swell, and the less you swell, the less you hurt. Elevation and following the directions given with your prescribed pain medication will reduce your pain as quickly as possible. Depending on your injury, you may be sore for awhile as it heals, though.

Question 7

how long after a cast gets put on for a broken foot should it stop swelling?

Accepted Answer

It may take several: days for the swelling to stop and reverse.  You need to keep the foot elevated to help decrease the swelling.

Question 8

what is the difference between a cast and a boot in treating a broken foot?

Accepted Answer

Couple: A cast is applied from rolling either plaster or synthetic material and cannot be removed by the patient.

A boot is an imobilzation device fit to the foot and leg and in most cases if removable.

Question 9

how long should i use an air cast after a broken foot?

Accepted Answer

Depends...: An air cast is a form of immobilization.  Your use of it will depend on the type of fracture/break that you have and your doctor's decision.

Question 10

got my cast off after a broken foot a few days ago. how long before i can bare putting weight on it?

Accepted Answer

Question is unclear.: Are you saying that you broke your foot a few days ago and you removed the cast yourself? Any other interpretation begs the question as to why your doctor didn't explain all this to you at the time of cast removal. You need to give your doctor a call and find out his(her) post fracture instructions.

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