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A member asked:
Fracture of metatarsal base in foot & sprain on 12/16/2012. put in hard cast until 1/30/2013. still have bruise on top of foot. normal?
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Yes : Having the bruise on the top of the foot is not a big problem, most likely will go away. Any pain, or other problem?
Answered 4/13/2013
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Yes: Bruising or hematoma from the injury fracture can take several weeks to months to resolve as deep injuries may time to resolve. You may have some residual swelling from the fracture healing with localized discoloration for several months.
Answered 9/25/2016
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Possible.: Swelling and bruising may last a long time in the lower extremities. Elevation will help.
Answered 9/28/2016
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