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A 19-year-old male asked:
I drop a 30ish pound table from about 2 feet on my foot it is swelling its about half a golf ball lump is it fractured?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Alvin Linanswered
Geriatrics 32 years experience
Maybe (not) . . .: Get an xray. That's only way to know for sure if bone is broken or not (short of it being at a funny angle or sticking thru skin).
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Dr. Payam Rafatanswered
Podiatry 24 years experience
See a professional: You will need and x-ray to see if you have a fracture. If fractured, you will need to be immobilized with a splint, cast, or rigid walking boot depending on the location of the injury. You may need surgery if there is vascular compromise or if the fracture is not stable or is displaced. Have you physician determine which course of treatment is best for you.
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Last updated Nov 28, 2017
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