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I just dropped a full can on my foot and would like to know how likely it is i broke it?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Can't say: Redness? Swelling? Tenderness? Angulated bones? pain? decreased range of motion? The only way to know if one has a fracture (for sure) is with radiograph.

Answered 9/12/2017

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

The: most reliable clinical indicator is BRUISING and PAIN while standing/walking......a XRAY should be sought you cannot bear weight or wear a shoe..... Hope this helps BTW APPLY ICE UNTIL YOU FIND OUT!!! Dr z

Answered 9/12/2017

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Dr. Scott Keith answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Not 50/50.: Well, that would depend on the size of the can, how high it fell from, shoes or not and your age. But the odds are 75% no and 25% maybe.

Answered 9/12/2017

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