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Broken foot is still swollen after two weeks. is it normal?

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Dr. Mark Galland answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Yes: This is a normal finding. Keep following the recommendations of your physician to ensure the best chance of a full recovery!

Answered 9/10/2013

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YES: 2 weeks is not long enough to heal a broken bone especially if you are walking on it.

Answered 11/2/2019

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Broken foot: It takes longer than 2 weeks for a bone to heal. See your podiatrist for proper care.

Answered 9/12/2013

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Dr. Jimmy Bowen answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Foot fracture: The first thing your body does to heal a fracture is to take bone away prior to lying down new bone. In an adult the fracture transitions to healing more than take away at about the 10day to 2 week mark. Then healing progresses normally over the next 2-4 weeks. Definitely can expect continued pain and swelling at two weeks.

Answered 11/2/2019

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