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I ran a 200-350lb laundry bin up on the back of my heel this afternoon. there is already bruising/30min-1hr later, and a burning sensation is it brok?

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Dr. Jeffery VanYperen answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Ouch: There's a chance it could be broken, especially if it was a direct hit--it could just be a bad contusion and an inflamed/injured achilles tendon. The burning sensation is probably a bruised nerve. I would go see a podiatrist to get an x ray and examination. In the meantime, rice therapy (rest, ice, compression, and elevation) with anti-inflammatory medication.

Answered 12/10/2013

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Dr. Roger Palutsis answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Doubt it: Most heel fractures require a fall. The bruising would be expected. More than likely you bruised your achilles' tendon. I would ice and maybe even use a crutch bud you have pain with weight bearing tomorrow, an x-ray would be appropriate.

Answered 7/10/2015

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Go get checked: Get x-ray. Get evaluated. That's alot of weight and blunt trauma can cause a fx or rupture of the tendon. Error on the side of caution and see a doctor.

Answered 8/23/2013

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