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3 X-ray examining of 5th metatarsal bone
Today is day 54 ,I have been recently went for 3rd x-ray of 5th metatarsal fracture. As I start weight wearing from day 39th of fracture and start walking without any support at home.
Please find the attached 3 X-ray document and tell me that my feet bone is fully united or not, if not fully united tell me what percentage is it healed.
And how much time it takes for fully healed that is 100%. Tell me that also should I continue with medicine like "setfrac K2" i stopped medicine from day 51th
Now talk about my symptoms what I feel is stiffness, tightness, pressure while walking on top of the foot like the liquid burst out.
Please tell me is these symptoms are normal or should I consult to dr. Once more.
Please tell me that also by 3 month i should be fine or not.
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Uniting fracture
Usually it takes 3 months to unite
Physiofoot and ankle stretching exercises, apply hot fomentation
Avoid sports and high intensity activities for 1 month
Continue setfrac k2 for another 2months
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Your fracture is still in uniting stage as seen in Xray.
Fractures in adults takes usually 8-12 weeks to heal
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I would suggest to use a fracture boot to prevent any re injury.
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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided.
However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail.
-Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if there is any.
-Any way it may be tried,
--. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac100 mg +Paracetamol 350 mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5 days.
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days.
-(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)
--. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Keep a pillow under the foot.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
-- .Do mild exercises for the lower limbs.
--.(Take help of physiotherapist or you can visit my you tube channel 'Dr NC Gupta'.) & see 'me and my yoga'; & 'yoga simplified'.
Kindly subscribe to the channel to get notifications for further new information of your interest.
--Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem.
--Do ask for a detailed treatment plan.
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines.
--For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
--Wish you a quick recovery & good health.
--I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.
Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho)
DMC 3624
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Consult doctor
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U may consult orthopaedic surgeon.
Next Steps
Warm saline fomentation
Health Tips
Tab setfrac 1 tab BD
TAB BIO D3 XT 1 tab daily
For 1 month
Tab ultracet 1 tab BD (sos)
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