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Foot injury
Granite slab has slipped n fell on my 5yr old son foot.. doctor insisted that there is a crack and need plaster for 2 weeks.
There is little blood cloth above the foot.
It's a minor crack that is evident on x ray.. should we retain the plaster for 2 weeks .
Attaching the x ray report.
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Yes a minimum of two weeks needed to settle for soft tissue. And to form a soft callus
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continue the plaster with limb raised on bed with active finger movements
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Continue plaster as per your doctor advise, there is no harm, it will help to heal soft tissue and Bony injury also.
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No harm in keeping plaster for one week further.
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If swelling is there or limping is there, than better to keep plaster
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Dr. Parteek Bansal
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8 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Keep plaster for 1 more week
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