Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I broke my foot a month ago, and during my last doctor's visit, he said that there was no sign of healing. what could be causing this?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Non-union: A fracture may fail to heal/unite for several factors together or alone. We call this a non-union. Some factors include smoking and walking on the foot. Certain bones in the foot have a higher chance of non-union. If the original fracture was was greatly displaced the the two bone may not be able to unite.
Answered 1/12/2015
5.5k views
Fracture: As stated, there are more than a couple reasons why it may not be healing. Ask questions of your doctor and check to ensure you are doing everything that is being asked of you as a patient. This greatly helps in having successful healing.
Answered 11/27/2014
3.5k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
May have developed callus under big toe from walking too much in the wrong shoe which caused constant numbness for 2wks and counting. When to see the doctor again? How long is the healing time? Still numb?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I twisted my foot now it hurts alot my 1 vein is red.any foot massage to get it fixed?I dont wana visit the doc
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My toddler has itchy yellow hard skin on the heel of one foot. Does this warrant a visit to the doctor?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I sprained my ankle last night running. What's the healing time like for a sprained ankle? Should i go see a doctor?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I have a constant pain in my foot that seems to be mortons neuroma. What do you recomend me to do? What kind of doctor should I visit?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
My right foot gets cold every-time I sit down or lay in bed. Temperature is entirely different from my left foot which is a normal temperature. What could be the cause of this and which doctor can I visit?
I have a wound under my foot caused by glass which I managed to remove. I immediately washed the wound with water and anticeptic liquid. Do I still need to visit a doctor for this?
I broke distal phalanx of my right foot toe (without dislocation) a week ago, but today xray revealed that the bone is healed. My concern is that toe is still swollen. Should i visit the doctor for the swelling and is this atypical situation?
Is this typical in the healing process? Should i get a second opinion? 3 months ago i broke my foot (metatarsal) and thumb (had surgery on thumb). The doc told me this week that I am healed. I tried stressing to him my foot and hand feels no different tha
How do I get an ex ray of foot to see how it is healing if i don't have a doc. No doc will take me w/o ins. Er? Broke ft 7 weeks ago.
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
