Any radiologists, doctors or nurses
willing to help?
Mom has a doctor's appointment tomorrow,
but she'd like to learn more about what to
expect treatment and healing wise so that
if presented with a choice of casting or
an operation, she can choose wisely.
History: Mom's 70 years old, and has
osteopina.
Injury: About 8 weeks ago mom was
outdoors, on concrete about to step down a
low step when her ankle and foot suddenly,
unxepectedly twisted outward, like an
ankle sprain.
She did not fall. But it was very painful
and she (and someone who was with her
about 5 feet away!) heard a snap. Bruising
and some swelling were fast. The bruising
was severe, and all along the outer side
of her Right foot and a little in the
ankle.
Mom is stubborn (you have no idea!) and
refused to get off her foot and worked for
a few more hours on the injured foot even
with severe pain. (I wasn't there with her
that day or I would have MADE her stop!)
She's been in pain, some limping and can't
wear anything but a flat sandal mule on
the foot. There was no heat and minimal
swelling in the foot. But she did get
nauseated with slight temperature
elevation the day after the injury. We've
been trying to get her to go to the doctor
but she's been stubborn up until now. She
stayed off her foot some but refused to
wrap it, soak it or otherwise try to
imobilize it.
I know that it's a fifth metatarsal break.
But is it a Jones fracture or an Avulsion
fracture? The tech told her that it's
"just hanging there." Does the fact that
she's waited so long have any impact on
treatment options or recovery?
Any help would be appreciated. Hopefully
the doctor will give her more info
tomorrow.
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