Broken Foot Recovery & Foot Fracture Home Treatments [Top 25 Hacks]

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  • Опубликовано: 17 дек 2024

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  • @DrTomBiernacki
    @DrTomBiernacki  4 года назад +20

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    • @robertking4467
      @robertking4467 4 года назад +1

      car wreck it's been three years and I still can't put alot of pressure on it , run or etc. I fractured in 3places and I swear some days I wish I could cut it off to get rid of the pain.

    • @jenniferhead1331
      @jenniferhead1331 3 года назад +2

      I fell down the stairs

    • @advau5363
      @advau5363 3 года назад +1

      Had an offroad motorcycle fall and 260kg bike landed on my foot cracking medial and middle cuneiform.

    • @mysteryfusion1
      @mysteryfusion1 3 года назад +2

      I stepped of a bus and it was a big drop to floor I twisted my foot right under and broke my little toe half way down my foot

    • @saradavis6505
      @saradavis6505 3 года назад +2

      I’m 65 yr. old woman & was trying to save money by doing my own yard work. Small yard but there are steep banks, so I’ve been using crampons (like hikers use) while weed whacking. The other day I overestimated myself & took a tumble. Fractured 5th metatarsal. It’s hard getting older & having to admit I can’t do what I used to do.

  • @wryanarielle3426
    @wryanarielle3426 3 года назад +79

    Thank you so much for this wealth of information! I recently broke my foot (left, 5th metatarsal) by stepping on a pine cone at work *insert face palm* I was shocked because I'm 28 and have never had an injury. My ankle and foot rolled all the way to the side, and I heard a crack that sounded like a empty water bottle being squished. I have learned more with you here than I did at the hospital during my intake and follow up appointments.

    • @youngmoola31
      @youngmoola31 2 года назад +2

      How long did it take to heal im currently going thru the same thing

    • @wryanarielle3426
      @wryanarielle3426 2 года назад +3

      @@youngmoola31 prayers up for you! It took me the full 8 weeks to not need crutches or the scooter. Then shortly after that, I was able to wear a shoe again but with a brace. This happened in March 29, 2021. But June, I felt my foot and ankle was strong enough to walk in just my shoe. I did 6 weeks of physical therapy and that really helped. My healing was slow, thought. If you can, please stay home as long as possible take calcium and Vitamin D, and eat healthy. Do you stretches and workouts when you sitting down watching TV or on your laptop.

    • @wryanarielle3426
      @wryanarielle3426 2 года назад +4

      @PopYogurt I’m recovering! Although my progress was slow, I’m walking good, now and I don’t wear a brace h less I go to the gym, just to be safe. The strength in my foot is not 100% but it’s so much better. Physical therapy helped and also just staying off it and allowing myself time to heal, making sure I took calcium and Vitamin D.

    • @southerngirlinterrupted6572
      @southerngirlinterrupted6572 2 года назад

      @Wryan Arielle- I just broke the exact same bone last week!! But I’m 61 years old and in good health and this is just crazy! I’ve never broken a bone either til this. The recovery time I’m reading about is insane! But I don’t think my boss understands, lol! Ugh…. So frustrating to have done this. Glad you are healing, however slowly it may be. 🙏🏻

    • @elsaromero4743
      @elsaromero4743 2 года назад

      😱I broke my toes playing freeze tag with my kid at the park. Never broke a bone in my life. I'm 30. 😪

  • @kbc1883
    @kbc1883 9 месяцев назад +6

    Jones fracture of the 5th metatarsal, right foot so no driving and no weight bearing. I had just left the office after my last day on the job, walking 10 feet to my car on a perfectly flat, smooth, clean office park sidewalk. My foot rolled for no particular reason that I can recall and I heard a loud pop. Seven weeks in, using an all-terrain knee scooter that I rented for $70/month at a local medical supply place (about 1/2 the cost of buying the same model and I didn't have to put it together). I use a walker in the shower to stay steady. Boot when out and about. I live alone off-grid, so this has been a challenging and isolating 2 months, but hoping I can drive again soon. I did get a bone stimulator through insurance (I just started a new job with new health insurance, so it costs me my entire $2000 annual deductible). My doctor thinks they really help, I am not sure... could be a very expensive placebo. Wishing all who are in the same boat speedy and smooth healing! You got this!

  • @OnlyOnSindays
    @OnlyOnSindays 3 года назад +15

    Guy cut me off on the way to work, made me drop my sporty and hit my metatarsal on my break peg hard enough to cause a small microfracture upon rolling and landing back on my feet just to collapse immediately to the pain on my foot. Been healing for over a month and took all the steps prior to even watching this video due to my experiences in life and in the military. No joke that this small injury does take a long time. If anybody is going through a foot injury, please take it slow. I'd rather sacrifice half a year of embarrassment and small inconveniences than to never walk normally again.

  • @mrsmcdonald9363
    @mrsmcdonald9363 2 года назад +6

    I fell down the stairs two weeks ago and broke the 4th and 5th metatarsals of my left foot. We went to the ER within an hour and I’m so glad we did. Recovery is going well, but having my foot in the down position is exhausting! After 10-20 minutes, I need to put it up again. My endurance in terms of pain and energy is getting better every day.

  • @wendyreynolds4465
    @wendyreynolds4465 9 месяцев назад +3

    Fell down my stairs again, broke 5th metatarsal an open break, couldn't wear a boot, it hurt too much vs no pain without boot. Stayed off my foot for 4 weeks on crutches, doctor said it is healing well and stay off for another 3 weeks. I appreciate the exra info to keep me from re-injurying.

    • @DrTomBiernacki
      @DrTomBiernacki  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching and we hope you feel better soon! I am really sorry to hear about your unfortunate accident.
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    • @JackTPR82
      @JackTPR82 Месяц назад

      How u doing now

  • @funefulla1
    @funefulla1 9 месяцев назад +3

    Thank you for such a detailed video! I love how much information you provided, it was exactly what I was looking for. ❤

  • @azucenavarin4504
    @azucenavarin4504 3 года назад +41

    I broke my Foot a couple days ago and I’m so upset finding out that it could take up to a year to fully recover! 😔 so many useful tips

    • @Foxller2727
      @Foxller2727 3 года назад +4

      I broke mine 2 days ago even had a surgery yesterday and I feel you! Healing will take a real long time until we can move as usual
      We gonna have a hard time, but we got this!!

    • @jennifercomtois6618
      @jennifercomtois6618 3 года назад +9

      I broke my foot in the summer and was in a boot for 7 weeks. I was “healed” but I tripped the other day and reagravated the break and now I’m back in a boot. The foot is very sensitive for up to a year. It’s so upsetting

    • @azucenavarin4504
      @azucenavarin4504 3 года назад +7

      @@jennifercomtois6618 oh no! Hopefully I’ll be out of my boot in the next few weeks. The worst is not driving cuz it’s my right foot 🦶🏼

    • @jennifercomtois6618
      @jennifercomtois6618 3 года назад +3

      @@azucenavarin4504 oh that’s a shame! Yea mines my left so I guess I’m thankful for that. Since you’re on week 3ish now I’m sure you’re getting around much better. I know by week 3 for me I was walking and then by week 4 and 5 I was pretty independent. Going down stairs like the boot was a second foot

    • @azucenavarin4504
      @azucenavarin4504 3 года назад +1

      @@jennifercomtois6618 yes! As of this week I don’t really need crutches anymore. getting there !! 😃

  • @laurahowe5214
    @laurahowe5214 2 года назад +4

    Tripped on the stairs and twisted my ankle. Heard that sort of ripping noise and knew I’d need to go to urgent care. Broken ankle and 5th metatarsal. Thanks for all this information especially the reminder to prioritize self care.

  • @GoldwaterB
    @GoldwaterB 3 года назад +4

    Great video. And I love that he isn't yelling.

    • @DrTomBiernacki
      @DrTomBiernacki  3 года назад

      Thanks for being such as great fan! we really really appreciate you watching and giving us such great feedback. We hope you feet better!
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  • @shirleyg4676
    @shirleyg4676 3 года назад +13

    Broke my foot two days ago during exercise - jogging on the deck, had a bad twist and bam - broken foot, so much pain. I’m a bit lost now as I exercise and run daily, not sure how I will survive this, but thank you for your video and tips, it helps.

  • @geeo9990
    @geeo9990 Год назад +8

    Thank you Doc. and with all the comments I don't feel so alone. I am in my fifth week of #three toe fracture. (Xray report says goes into MTP joint & 2nd toe fracture also, but my Doctor says after looking at other xray angle it's just #3 near the top ) Doing all the right things I hope. This is scary going from fully active to keeping weight off so it will heal. Trying to be positive and will not rush healing.

    • @DrTomBiernacki
      @DrTomBiernacki  Год назад +2

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  • @nickbamber268
    @nickbamber268 2 месяца назад +1

    Nice video thanks. I dropped a piano on my right foot and suffered a clean break in the third metatarsal. After the sixth week the orthopaedic surgeon said I didn't need any further x-rays/consultations as the callus was forming - although there was still no ossification between the two broken halves of the shaft. Now it's ten weeks since the accident. I am gradually increasing my exercise level with walks round the park but still cannot put all my weight on the ball of my right foot. I suppose jogging is still going to be months off. Oh yes, I started driving after three weeks using my left foot. Now I'm back to the right foot though I sometimes switch back if the right foot begins to ache too much.

  • @eleanoresalvagio7126
    @eleanoresalvagio7126 3 года назад +4

    Thank you so much for providing such thorough information. I slipped at home 3 weeks ago and didnt realize it until later in the evening because I have neuropathy and have injured my foot and leg multiple times. This was the last thing I needed however with our Medicare system being terribly exhausted! I walked out of the hospital on my injured foot for a few days before getting fitted with a proper boot! And after seeing the doctor the only thing he said was to continue wearing the boot for another 3 weeks followed by a few sessions of physio! No follow up, no need for further examination! Meanwhile you just gave us 25 tips and things to do to help heal the affected areas of the foot. Thanks again 🙏

    • @sl2608
      @sl2608 9 месяцев назад

      How many days had you been walking on your injured foot before you got to the hospital? Also, did the hospital do Xrays and diagnose you with fractures? I hope you're doing much better now! I've been in a fracture walking boot for 5 weeks after breaking 2-4 Metatarsal bones.

  • @jaybuck12321
    @jaybuck12321 3 года назад +11

    I have a broken foot and I’m 3 months in and feel about 70% better like he said. No more pain at night, most the swelling is gone, I can put a shoe on without any pain at all. I can put standing weight on it but not walking weight and it’s very discouraging

    • @sarahgordon2597
      @sarahgordon2597 3 года назад +1

      was yours a Jones fracture. i am 2mth and stil cant put weight on it

    • @deannaolivieri1791
      @deannaolivieri1791 Год назад +1

      Me too,, it’s almost 3 months to the day that I got hit by a car and they broke my foot and I feel so much better. Sure there is some pain and I have some flexibility issues and balance issues but I am continuing the physical therapy and it’s so much better than a month ago even . I am glad i watched this video when it happened as it gave me hope.

    • @elizabeth_whyte.artist
      @elizabeth_whyte.artist Год назад

      ​@sarahgordon2597 same moon boot for two weeks, plaster cast for 6 weeks, moon boot again for 6 weeks then we will see.

    • @strelly1228
      @strelly1228 11 месяцев назад

      Mine is 5th metatarsal base zone -8weeks after fracture, still cant step on my foot​@@sarahgordon2597

  • @michaelrichmond408
    @michaelrichmond408 Год назад +4

    I dropped something really heavy on my right foot at work 10 weeks ago and broke the 5th metatarsal into several pieces and it was an open fracture with the impact creating a hole half way through my foot. Had ORIF surgery and I’m walking and driving already so I’m very fortunate and happy about it. The first couple of weeks were horrible, a lot of pain at night and I constantly had to keep my foot up because every time blood started pooling into it, it would start hurting like hell.

    • @peaceandlove544
      @peaceandlove544 3 месяца назад

      I only tripped but felt a safe box drop on My foot.

    • @peaceandlove544
      @peaceandlove544 3 месяца назад

      How do You use a walker with a cast

  • @paulastunden-smith7726
    @paulastunden-smith7726 9 месяцев назад +2

    So much good, relevant information in such a pleasant, upbeat presentation. Broken 5th metatarsal after rolling my ankle ... boot for 6 weeks, and plan to be back with my daily 4 - 7 mile walks and regular hot yoga practice as mindfully as possible. Blessings and thanks "Dr. Foot".

  • @beckyszemelyesen
    @beckyszemelyesen Год назад +1

    Broke my navicular bone and dislocated too, thanks for the information! I was prepared if my foot won’t work normal anymore, I'm hopeful if I keep to the basics and be careful I can do it! Wish me luck on the surgery in 3 days

  • @vanessah3462
    @vanessah3462 Год назад +1

    Fell from stairs, right knee gave out (weakness ) and fracture left foot 5th metatarsal (avulsion), thank you for all the videos, helps much

    • @DrTomBiernacki
      @DrTomBiernacki  Год назад

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  • @anupamamukhia8719
    @anupamamukhia8719 2 года назад +3

    I got most of questions answered, thank you so much. It is really very helpful and informative.
    I am 51. And I am still in a process of healing but have lot of queries. I had a road accident on March 3, 2022. I was hit by a taxi and it's tyre just happened to roll over the part of my right foot.
    During the time of collision, the pain was too intense and burning and I couldn't stand my right foot. I didn't realize that my foot had fractured until I was rushed to emergency room in a nearby hospital by the traffic police, of course in the same car that hit me! An x-ray revealed that I had 2nd, 3rd and 4th metatarsals broken! I was put an L-shaped cast for 5 weeks. I used crochet for walking. I got my cast removed on April 4. Now I am walking, however, I feel it's not like a normal walk, I feel my right foot being locked.
    I haven't started any physiotherapy but doing some exercises myself following RUclips videos.
    Now the stretching exercises you have shared within us are going to be really helpful.
    Is it fine if I do exercises myself at home or is it advisable to do physiotherapy?
    Anticipating your positive response.

    • @deannaolivieri1791
      @deannaolivieri1791 Год назад

      I also got hit by a car and the tire went over and broke my foot , except they did not stop and I am in another country , working. I just got out of the cast and now in the walking boot . How long did it take for you to walk normally again ? The accident was about 6 weeks ago

    • @deannaolivieri1791
      @deannaolivieri1791 Год назад

      I was hit by a car as well on my birthday March 11 2023 and my foot was broken. I hope you feel better soon . I feel much better now but it’s been difficult physically but also mentally I am having panic attacks and other issues from the trauma of the accident.

  • @Moto290
    @Moto290 3 года назад +12

    Motorcycle accident here..
    left side 5th metatarsal
    #1 tip: do not underestimate the time it will take to heal yourself..
    I'm 3 months in and still in a lot of pain because I couldn't stop going to work.. not worth it guys, heal yourself properly, take all the time it takes and do the physical therapy..

    • @jbalint1
      @jbalint1 Год назад +1

      same injury (and reason) here. take care!

    • @kathyh455
      @kathyh455 Год назад +1

      Really needed to hear this!

  • @stinkobinko
    @stinkobinko 3 года назад +8

    Thanks for the tips. I fractured 1st and 2nd metatarsals, and big toe because I tried to move a 6 foot length of iron rail road track. Dropped it from about 4 inches. The top of my foot was immediately a giant blue bubble. I'm at about 6 weeks with a boot and scooter and I'm tired.

    • @DrTomBiernacki
      @DrTomBiernacki  3 года назад

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    • @sl2608
      @sl2608 9 месяцев назад

      Wearing a boot for that long is exhausting. Hope you're doing much better now.

    • @stinkobinko
      @stinkobinko 9 месяцев назад +1

      @sl2608 Yes, thank you! I learned to ask for help in the process, as well!

  • @morganl2633
    @morganl2633 Год назад +3

    Thank you for this video! I broke my foot 7 days ago simply by stepping backward on uneven mats during a self defence class. I got up immediately but within an hour, it was non weight bearing. I didn’t bruise til the next day and didn’t go to the doctor for 5 days because work forced me (thankfully). My 3rd and 4th metatarsals are broken.

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      @DrTomBiernacki  Год назад

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    • @sl2608
      @sl2608 9 месяцев назад

      How long did it take before you healed and were wearing regular shoes again? Hope you are much better now!

  • @ElkeS-le2xy
    @ElkeS-le2xy Год назад +2

    Love your channel! I dislocated my ankle and broke it in three places due to a bike accident (was a few meters away from the finish line of a charity Navy ride - huge bummer...). Had surgery a week and a half ago - am in a cast for now - follow-up next week with the surgeon. Thank you for all your tips and information - and your way of presenting this (professional and fun) :)

    • @DrTomBiernacki
      @DrTomBiernacki  Год назад +1

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      @ElkeS-le2xy Год назад

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  • @emilymailliard
    @emilymailliard 3 года назад +4

    I broke my third & fourth metatarsals about three weeks ago. We are remodeling, and had to climb through the wall, onto a ladder and over to the stairs to get downstairs. I missed the step & had instant pain. I’m in a cast for 6+ weeks. The spasms at night & lots of swelling have been hard to deal with. Thanks for this video. I did get some new ideas.

    • @DrTomBiernacki
      @DrTomBiernacki  3 года назад

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    • @leighburville2717
      @leighburville2717 3 года назад

      Emily Mallard.
      I sympathize with you. I broke something in my foot 2 weeks ago and the pain isn't too bad, and thankfully there are doctors who are trained to treat us so we don't do permanent damage to our foot. As our feet go, so does the rest of our body. So chin up ol gal, this too shall pass! Dont forget to hug your doctor.

    • @lingardtiktok5260
      @lingardtiktok5260 3 года назад

      I am in my 5th week and my foot itching me have doctor in the morning...we all shall recover

  • @rhondareynolds8118
    @rhondareynolds8118 11 месяцев назад +3

    You are Very HELPFUL!!!

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  • @aubreymccall8718
    @aubreymccall8718 2 года назад +2

    Thank you so much! I recently broke my left (3 middle metatarsals) in a car accident, I have pins in my foot that will be removed tomorrow. This video really helped.

    • @DrTomBiernacki
      @DrTomBiernacki  2 года назад

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  • @zav75
    @zav75 2 года назад +7

    I broke my foot walking on my lawn, walking the same path I did 100 times before.
    Didn't check my footing as I was in a hurry and just walked in a smallish hole and the foot flipped.
    At first, I thought I just sprained it. But I couldn't walk on my foot and something was loose, and it was colorful and huge.
    Turns out I ripped some tendons and broke a bone.
    I was surprised, a 30 years old in shape guy could break something so easily.

    • @peaceandlove544
      @peaceandlove544 3 месяца назад

      Wowww same thing but 50 overweight Bad shape woman your recovery must been much better

  • @trudymueller7097
    @trudymueller7097 Год назад +1

    Fell while trying to get to my seat at a Ringo Starr concert. 2nd 3rd and 4th metatarsal fractures. Not much direction from ortho. I have a boot and was full weight bearing on day 2. But no follow-up at all so your video is helpful.

    • @sl2608
      @sl2608 9 месяцев назад

      So sorry! I just broke my 2nd, 3rd and 4th Metatarsals also, acute fractures. I've been in the walking boot for 5 weeks now. My back is starting to really hurt from the unevenness of wearing the boot -- even though I wore an EvenUp shoe lift on the good foot. How long do you have to wear the boot? The heaviness of it puts too much pressure on the very swollen, painful area on the top of my forefoot where the fractures are. Why didn't your dr want to follow up with you? Did they give you any instructions about how long to wear the boot and when to wean out of it? You really need follow up evaluations regularly!

  • @christyavery9089
    @christyavery9089 3 года назад

    I am a female and 43 years old. I have a trimalleolar fracture and had an ORIF. I am now 5 weeks post op and was placed in a walking boot today! Now the story of how I broke it...Wish I had much cooler story but here goes. I t was raining and had slick soled shoes on and slipped in the mudd... It has been a life changing event, but I am making improvements everyday. ThNk you for your videos. They have been very helpful.

  • @jngregg
    @jngregg Год назад +2

    This is so helpful, especially the info. about the boot, orthotic, and shoes. I have a minor calcaneus fracture from a fall while rock climbing. Made a mistake. ☹ Fortunately does not need surgery. Love this channel. Thank you!

  • @lynnknight2941
    @lynnknight2941 Год назад +1

    Mine happened while working on a back injury with a new kinesiologist who didn't know what she was doing and didn't stop exersise when I said I was feeling a lot of pressure on the side of my foot. Kept getting me to do even more squats with my flat feet.

  • @sarahmillson1594
    @sarahmillson1594 2 года назад +1

    I fractured my foot last month and recently discovered your channel. very helpful videos thank you ☺️

    • @DrTomBiernacki
      @DrTomBiernacki  2 года назад

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    • @sarahmillson1594
      @sarahmillson1594 2 года назад

      @@DrTomBiernacki of course I will do 🙂 thanks again

  • @bettierusso5410
    @bettierusso5410 3 года назад +1

    Yep, after watching this GREAT video, I think I broke the top of my foot and will cave in and go to the foot Docs. I was (still am) restoring a 160 yr old cast iron Sewing machine. I put it on a kitchen island to fix it. It is about at my waist level. I put the small screws in a 4lb. heavy glass old ashtray that fell off the edge, turned sideways and landed on the top middle of my foot at full force. I swelled, and it is all kinds of blue, slightly off greenish, and now fresh bruising is starting on top. Did it on Sep 30. Feel like a clutz but it is really hurting so off I go to see the docs. Thanks for your video Doc!!!!

    • @DrTomBiernacki
      @DrTomBiernacki  3 года назад

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    • @sl2608
      @sl2608 9 месяцев назад +1

      I hope you went to a doctor right away for proper diagnosis and treatment -- that's a serious injury!! How are you now?

  • @kelman997
    @kelman997 3 месяца назад +1

    You’re the best. Thanks 🎉

  • @tekateka6187
    @tekateka6187 Год назад +1

    Thanks for this video i just saw it now and four days ago i had a car accident and a serious ankles problem but still struggling to heal because it's swelling i wish to ask anyone to help,my question is to know if hot water or ice which is advisable for fast treatment

    • @DrTomBiernacki
      @DrTomBiernacki  Год назад

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    • @DrTomBiernacki
      @DrTomBiernacki  Год назад

      Neither hot water nor ice will make it heal any faster unfortunately 🙂

  • @RA-nz9gp
    @RA-nz9gp 2 года назад +2

    Fractured my left medial base, 2nd proximal phalanx. One doctor recommends boots while another recommends no cast. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.

  • @illskillz05
    @illskillz05 2 года назад +4

    I injured my foot about 2 years ago. I guessed it was a high ankle sprain, but didn't want to go to the doctor because it was the start of the pandemic at the time. I figured it would heal on its own, but after a few months, it was still pretty sore. Every now and then I feel a little pain in my ankle when putting pressure on it. I can tell my left ankle is physically weaker than my right. Is it too late to see a doctor or would I just be waiting both our time? pretty much every tip you mentioned in this video I did the opposite. I wish I would have seen this then, but I've had many sprained ankles in the past and healed with no problem. Any exercises, stretches, or tips you can give me? will the tips you mentioned in this video still apply?

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  • @Bbhhhhj
    @Bbhhhhj 4 года назад +3

    I broke my first metatarsal last Friday as a result of a hoverboard/ Segway-Ninebot s malfunction. The hoverboard was going 7-10 MPH and it decided on its own that it wanted to go to the right on a straight path. I had little time to respond and ended up landing left toe first. I got my boot today and will be in it for the next 6 weeks.

    • @abinash2371
      @abinash2371 5 месяцев назад

      How's foot now ?😊

    • @Bbhhhhj
      @Bbhhhhj 5 месяцев назад

      @@abinash2371 Honestly, pretty good I have no daily pain or problems with normal activity. However, sometimes I still experience minor discomfort the next day or two if I run.

  • @hishelpingheart3180
    @hishelpingheart3180 2 года назад +3

    Very informative video!! I also like ur sense of humor! How I hurt my foot was going snow tubing in Utah, on vacation. When I got back I worked for a week in pain and then went to the Daytona500 bc I got free tickets and Amazing seats. I went to work and had to close...I could barely walk and was in tears and finally went to the ER. Sadly not been able to work for almost a month. I work on my feet!!😣 My 3rd metatarsal is slightly fractured..not taking care of it right away put more pain and stress on it.
    I hope and pray to heal quick!! Thank u for this video!! 😊💜

    • @DrTomBiernacki
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    • @karibear50
      @karibear50 Год назад +1

      I feel your pain. It didn't seem so bad at first but 8 weeks later I am just over it and want it gone. So frustrating 😫

  • @kerrylattimore2684
    @kerrylattimore2684 4 года назад +7

    I was on the 3rd or 4th rung of a ladder pruning my avocado tree. The ladder was well grounded and things looked pretty safe. I was about to start the cutting with my awesome chargeable reciprocal saw, but i decided to set the saw up on the wall and pull some smaller branches out of the way. I'm 80 so I'm more careful about ladders and saws. I took a hold of another annoying branch and pried it to the side and then it snapped and I was thrown back from the rebound. I landed on my left heel in a bed of cobbles (3-6 inch rocks). I think maybe tying myself loosely to the tree trunk would have been helpful. Also I think doing work with ladders and saws should be done when one is not tired. I spent about an hour working out and then I had been moving rocks and pruning for a couple hours before I started what was the most dangerous work. So I got an x-ray and it showed a "minimally displaced break of the lateral malleolus." I had a soft cast for 11 days and now I have a high boot. All the info in this video is fantastic. My doctor gave me about 5% of this. I'm using my mom's fancy walker to get around. It is terrific. It has brakes and an under the seat basket and i put the knee of my bad leg on the padded seat and push around with the right foot. I eat a perfect diet and have been doing some weight lifting and sit ups. I have one of those massage sticks and will try it out tomorrow when I go out in the sun. One thing I would suggest is to keep a large mason jar with a lid by your bed so you can pee in that at night and don't fall trying to get around in the dark. I actually had that happen. There are so many little things to help out like putting all your cleaning and toiletry articles out in one place.

    • @AvangardaSRB
      @AvangardaSRB 3 года назад

      I hope everything is fine now sir.

  • @kateboo4013
    @kateboo4013 10 месяцев назад

    Best video on broken foot or toe I've found! Thank you!
    I broke my big toe by falling on my bottom. I know, I have no idea how that breaks a toe....😢

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  • @jillmondt5398
    @jillmondt5398 3 года назад

    Broke my ankle-chip fracture and my foot-fracture going up into the joint on right foot, far right side, Slipped off a curb, due to wet leaves under dry ones, leaves hiding the true edge of the curb. I knew it, as soon as I heard that snap. It is truly amazing what the brain will do to your recollection of time when you feel that level of pain. No wonder, and mercifully so, burn patients pass out.

  • @Princess_Jenah
    @Princess_Jenah 3 года назад +3

    I dropped my 600+ lb motorcycle on my foot. Small fracture on my metatarsal, it’s been a month and half and it’s been healing. Walking on it with regular shoes now. I think diet and nutrition has helped a lot. Going to start PT soon. I’ve noticed that massages feel so good, especially on my Achilles! Do you recommend sports massages ?

    • @AmruthChinta
      @AmruthChinta 2 года назад

      I broke my base first metatarsal small fracture, how long does it take for me to talk with out support

    • @davidlibera3488
      @davidlibera3488 2 года назад

      Were you load bearing? Did you walk on it with the aircast ?

  • @SnippetsOfSerena
    @SnippetsOfSerena 3 года назад +2

    OMG! Amazingly helpful video. Thank you!! I just fractured my 5th metatarsal..fell down the stairs. I think I'll recover quickly, it's pretty small. But I'm definitely going to get myself a massage roller!

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    • @DanielÓNiadh
      @DanielÓNiadh 3 года назад

      Hellooo, Ms Mann! Haha.
      I'm sorry you hurt yourself. I hope you're healing well.
      I broke my 5th metatarsal on Sunday running for the wrong bus, and I'm sulking in bed. Haha.
      My foot is still badly bruised and swollen. When did you hurt yourself?

    • @SnippetsOfSerena
      @SnippetsOfSerena 3 года назад

      @@DanielÓNiadh awww I'm sorry to hear that. Well I think you're definitely doing the right thing by youtubing videos on how to help yourself get through this.
      I broke my foot almost three weeks ago. I've improved a lot, but I'm not walking on it yet.

    • @DanielÓNiadh
      @DanielÓNiadh 3 года назад

      @@SnippetsOfSerena Hellooo, Serena!
      Thanks for taking the time to reply. I just saw your message. We need to start a support group! 😅
      I hope you are able to walk soon. I've been walking with the boot on indoors, and walking carefully on my foot every now and then but can't put my weight through the front of my foot.
      Do you still have a bump in the middle of your foot? The bone is still sticking out quite a bit for on mine.
      Have a good weekend! Get better soon!

  • @gabriel420420
    @gabriel420420 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you. Exact, to the point, very useful tips shared by you. Kudos!

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  • @artemiszerva7413
    @artemiszerva7413 Месяц назад

    I haave a comminuted fracture of the 2nd metatarsal, when a guy stepped with force on my foot while playing soccer. Had some pain, continued playing for some days because it was better but at some point the pain was unberable.

  • @monkeyman2233-g9o
    @monkeyman2233-g9o 3 года назад +2

    Broke metatarsals 234 rock climbing. Now at week 6 and starting to walk in boot. Thanks for the tips!

    • @DrTomBiernacki
      @DrTomBiernacki  3 года назад

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    • @srirangapatnasheshadri3132
      @srirangapatnasheshadri3132 3 года назад

      Any specialist available in Karnataka India

    • @bigbobabc123
      @bigbobabc123 2 года назад +1

      How is your foot? I broke 2, 3 and 4 eight weeks ago and still feel crappy

    • @TaraLand
      @TaraLand 2 года назад

      ​@@bigbobabc123 I broke 1 2 3 4 and 5 three weeks ago this weekend..still can only barley curl my toes but getting more movement in my ankle...and having some electric stabbing pains in the top of my foot now..still very tender...Can a boot that's a little too big be bad?
      Also can u do home therapy only to recover?

    • @sl2608
      @sl2608 9 месяцев назад

      @@TaraLand How are you now??? How long did you have to wear the boot? Hope you are fully recovered!

  • @beasalazar2665
    @beasalazar2665 2 года назад +1

    Great information. Any videos for multiple fractures? I was in car accident on March 15 almost 2 months ago I broke 2 wrist and 3 toes on my left foot. Any advice will be helpful. I have arthritis too. I am 49 and scar to not be able to work .

  • @alexd.alessandro5419
    @alexd.alessandro5419 Год назад +1

    Thanks for all the useful information. Could you tell me the name of the massage roller stick please?😅

    • @DrTomBiernacki
      @DrTomBiernacki  Год назад

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  • @crowhillian58
    @crowhillian58 3 года назад +2

    I was up a ladder, at least 15 feet painting. The foot of the ladder was wedged against a low wall so there was no way it could go from under me. Instead it went sideways even though I wasn't overstretching. I came down feet first shattering half the bones in my right foot. Luckily I was wearing Doc Martens and I sustained no other injuries. Do not go up a ladder that isn't tethered or that doesn't at least have someone at the bottom. Don't t do what I did and learn the hard way. Great video, thank you.👍

    • @teamtrees4life661
      @teamtrees4life661 3 года назад +1

      Ouch, that sounds awful. Hopefully you were able to recover quickly!

    • @crowhillian58
      @crowhillian58 3 года назад

      @@teamtrees4life661 Thank you, still recovering 14 weeks on but I'm getting there slowly.👍

  • @caleblatona174
    @caleblatona174 3 года назад

    I fractured my foot skateboarding last Friday. I rolled my foot sideways and initially thought I had just rolled my ankle which I've done countless times in 14 years of skating. apparently I fractured my cuboid bone (the one right above the fifth metatarsal) the next morning my ankle and foot showed no outward symptoms of injury but I literally couldnt put one pound of weight on it. got an x ray and its a pretty clean fracture right through it, almost snapped in half but not quite. biggest takeaway is "listen to your body" highlighted both by the way I injured myself (had worked 8 hours, skated for almost three, should have gone home and lived to fight another day) and the morning after though I saw no outward symptoms, the pain was inordinate for what I thought had happened.
    thanks for all the info Doc, very helpful

  • @mctransportation9831
    @mctransportation9831 2 года назад +3

    BJJ- Back escapes/trips -Index toe on left foot
    I didn't even notice during class, but within an hour or 2, I knew something was wrong. This was 2 and a half weeks ago. I took it easy for a couple of days and it was almost all the way better. I resumed my normal activities and it's regressed. Like an idiot, I tried to run on treadmill and that's when I felt real pain and could not continue. Got it buddy taped now and will have to tell my dog, there'll be no walks for a while.

  • @RobertMoresco
    @RobertMoresco 10 месяцев назад

    I sustained a comminuted fracture of my calcaneous and talus rock climbing at my local YMCA about 2 months ago. I fell about 15 ft and the front of my foot landed only halfway on the mat. The next day I had percutaneous emergency surgery and 4 screws in the heel.

  • @gemjoscelyne4001
    @gemjoscelyne4001 Год назад

    Urggghhh, I’m 6 weeks in after fifth metatarsal surgery and can’t believe the pain even now, I’m walking but it still feels weird and feels like my bone is gonna deberán so easily!!! Gonna see the doctor tomo again and see about physio too! This is sooooo frustrating 😮

    • @DeMathGod
      @DeMathGod Год назад

      May I ask how did the surgery go? And why did you had to have a surgery? I’m going through this now and dr recommended a surgery coz the bone is not aligned with the other bone, he gave me the choice between the boots for 6 weeks or surgery (which he thinks it’s best) but I am really scared to go for the surgery!

    • @dsjeffress
      @dsjeffress 10 месяцев назад

      @@DeMathGod did you have the surgery?

  • @sapnukadri
    @sapnukadri 8 месяцев назад +1

    i had stress fracture in 5th bone from runing. wasnt swelling or blue, cudnt stand on it. i had to take a month of runing, and now its better.

    • @DrTomBiernacki
      @DrTomBiernacki  8 месяцев назад

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  • @lisaml7411
    @lisaml7411 Год назад

    I broke the 5th metatarsal on my left foot when I was shopping.on vacation at Tlaquepaque shops in Sedona, AZ. When I went to take a step the cement walkway was lifted just enough to stop my foot mid step. I fell face first onto the sidewalk crushing my nose and fracturing the 5th metatarsal diagonally. I had to have 2 screws to repair the break, cast for 4 weeks, walking boot for 2.5 weeks, and hopefully I will be out of the walking boot and into my HOKA’s in a few more days!

    • @kbc1883
      @kbc1883 9 месяцев назад

      Oh wow, that is so challenging to be on vacation while dealing with that level of shock and injuries. I hope you are healing up nicely and back in action now.

  • @Rufflesomefeathers
    @Rufflesomefeathers 8 дней назад

    Thanks for the video. I dropped my laptop on my foot then fell. 😩 Broke my 4th metatarsal and sprained big toe. After reading about other peoples injuries, I don’t feel quite as clumsy.

  • @ryanthelion656
    @ryanthelion656 6 месяцев назад

    Riding my cruiser, sometimes the pegs drag on a turn, lifted my foot up to avoid catching my foot but the ground was sloped up. It slammed my lifted foot back into the motorbike and twisted it. Knew immediately something was wrong, tingling all the way down to the toes, rode back (couldn't change gear), finally get into the hospital so after a CT, the top is all broken. Great fun!

  • @carracingcsrclassic9117
    @carracingcsrclassic9117 Год назад +1

    Good night doctor I would like to ask questions please 3 years ago I fall down and broke my knee and I get footdrop write away at accdent my knee is okey now with screw but my footdrop is still here would it go away I don't have good balance that is my prolblem can u give me some information please thank you god bless

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  • @followyourheart1366
    @followyourheart1366 2 года назад +1

    Literally tripped walking down the street. Broke 2 of the top bones in my right foot. Walking was out of the question immediately!! If you can walk on that, your a superhero. I'm 50, first major bone break. Active person. It's now 2 months later. Just received the okay to start walking with the boot. I feel like a toddler learning how to walk again.
    I found a knee cart at Amazon for 150. ABSOLUTE QUALITY OF LIFE SAVER!!! Beyond recommend. Crutches are BS. Yeah, try carrying a plate of food or a beverage with those. Cast for a week and then the boot after that.

  • @hamtaro5864
    @hamtaro5864 2 года назад +1

    Thank U for this video!
    I broke my right foot (the 3 middle metatarsal) during an one day realistic self defense class.

    • @DrTomBiernacki
      @DrTomBiernacki  2 года назад

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    • @alexza004
      @alexza004 2 года назад

      A guy threw himself at me at a Jiu Jitsu class and broke the same bones as yours.

  • @peaceandlove544
    @peaceandlove544 3 месяца назад

    You are the best wish had since this before. The booth amd the cast were to heavy and painful for my bad hip, same with crutches and my lack of balance and weak and hurting right arm, the hard flat shoe to early too painful, wheelchair out of the second as my house is not big enough so...I had to use a half cast with a heal with bandages all around it and a desk chair with arms and wheels to go to the bathroom room and kitchen with someone pushing there, also used kinestetic tape and the soft lining with air ferula thats inside most sof cast booths. Both and now sometimes at night just the kinestetic tape or tight elastic bandage that keep my foot in 90 degrees and compressed. I broke 5th Metatarsol and a few strained/torn ankle ligaments it seems. Was in bad shape before with my foot.
    Have seen different doctors with opposite approaches.

  • @cyndwichful
    @cyndwichful 2 года назад

    Thank you soooooo much😘 God bless U always!😚

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  • @cdgalin61
    @cdgalin61 Год назад

    i didn't break my foot but had a triple arthrodesis for mid foot athritis, which was first misdiagnosed as an ankle fracture by my pcp who took xrays but the pcp did not have read by a radiologist and misdiagnosed me with a fracture. after wearing a boot for 4 weeks the pain wasn't any better so i went to an orthopedic clinic where the midfoot arthritis was diagnosed and then i was referred to a foot and ankle doc. as you stated the recovery is taking much longer than i expected and i am concerned about not being able to return to my job in the allotted 12 week fmla time.

    • @DrTomBiernacki
      @DrTomBiernacki  11 месяцев назад +1

      That is a really big surgery. I see best results with a really good shoe, an insole and possible a lace up ankle brace to start safe mobility.

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      @DrTomBiernacki  11 месяцев назад +1

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    • @cdgalin61
      @cdgalin61 11 месяцев назад

      @@DrTomBiernacki thank you for the advice! i got an ankle brace and feeling a bit better. wish my surgeon would have told me this!

  • @MrSparkums
    @MrSparkums 11 месяцев назад

    Great video.. Haven't been to the doc yet, pretty sure I just sprained my mid toes knuckles since it's mainly the joints that hurt, and in the morning I feel a sharp pain back to the heel if I don't step very carefully, maybe I tore something... No bruising very minimal swelling at the joints. I was walking wearing a pair of low quality slippers in the yard when side step ripped the outer edge loose and sort of rolled the edge of my foot over, should have put on real shoes... Anyway, thought I'd share.. Thank you for the info..🤕

  • @borntopaint9408
    @borntopaint9408 2 года назад +2

    Hi, Ty for your videos! They’re very helpful! I have a non displaced midfoot fracture-calcaneus/navicular/talus/cuboid diagnosed at 1mo (initially as high grade sprain w weight bearing as tol).
    Any advice for the midfoot? Ortho and ankle drs said it’s not common and I’m having trouble finding PT exercises to help. My own PT is mediocre at best sad to say. They’re trying to transition me from boot to shoe/soft lace up brace but the pain is worse. Doing all my appt f/u etc but looking for any specifics/PT/do’sand dont’s/references etc for midfoot fractures to help healing. I’m at week 18!

    • @DrTomBiernacki
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    • @dominikpiescikowski1456
      @dominikpiescikowski1456 Год назад +1

      I am in the same situation. Broken calcaneus with no displacement of the bone.
      1. Could you tell how are you now?
      2. How long do you need to walk again with no problems?
      3. Do you feel some longterm problems with your heel bone?
      4. After how long your doctor allow you to walk again?
      Thank you so much!

  • @BojanRatkovic021
    @BojanRatkovic021 4 года назад +5

    Absolutely amazing advices. You sir are great! You helped me a lot. Thank you! I’m two more days in a cast after broken lateralis malleolus. Wish me luck. 😀

  • @funefulla1
    @funefulla1 9 месяцев назад

    I have an avulsion fracture from dropping a dirt bike off of a stand onto myself. I didn't know that the suspension bolt was not in the bike and it fell as soon as I moved it and got under it to try and lift it back into place.

  • @kath1507
    @kath1507 Год назад +1

    In 2010 I forgot I was in top bunk and “stepped” out of bed fracturing my left 4th metatarsal. Then in 2016 I totaled a car and was told I fractured the left 5th metatarsal and that my 4th metatarsal was a non-union from 2010. I was in cast no weight bearing for 3 months with delayed healing after 6 months and use of bone stimulation finally healed. Starting this past week had recurrent similar pain in left foot and am going to get new image soon after playing tug of war with horse that wouldn’t load for 2 hours on the trailer.

    • @gemjoscelyne4001
      @gemjoscelyne4001 Год назад

      Oh my god girl you are strong! I’m going through something similar and weirdly enough on the boat I worked on I broke my fifth MT from walking straight off my bunk in the am, after some docs in different countries did the wrong thing it’s 3 months later and sooo sore still! God it’s frustrating isn’t it. Hope you get better soon!!!

  • @royalladybug30
    @royalladybug30 3 года назад

    How I broke my foot: pure stubbornness. I had two heavy boxes in my hands (45 pounds) and I tried to open a door by myself. I used my right foot to catch the door to kick it open. Gravity caught me and taught me a lesson.
    X-ray didn't originally show a break but I was swollen to hell, brused and couldn't move my toes or feel them. A "stress" x-ray showed my tib-fib trying to socal distance and the micro fracture.
    I am glad my ortho doctor listened to me.

  • @judithgee7011
    @judithgee7011 3 года назад

    Caught the outside of my left foot on the rug - fracture plus bad sprain. I have nerve damage in my left foot from previous brain tumor surgery and don't catch myself when I stumble and this has been my third fracture.

  • @juliesmee6467
    @juliesmee6467 Год назад +1

    Best advice. Thanks

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  • @kawaiibunni9685
    @kawaiibunni9685 3 года назад

    Just recently hurt my foot. When i went to the ER they said it was sprained but it’s very badly bruised and hurts sooo bad. I’m pretty sure it’s fractured. Thank you for your help.

  • @karibear50
    @karibear50 Год назад

    I fell getting out of the bathtub in Oct. And broke my #3 metatarsal bone at top of my foot. I didn't have much bruising or swelling at first.
    I wore a boot but wasn't really good at staying put since it was hunting season and I had the time off so I figured I would have my husband drive me to a ground blind and just hang out there for hours with my foot up on a stool. It was great for the most part. Then I shot a deer and my husband wasn't coming back soon enough to stop me from going after it. Needless to say, I didn't do myself any favors. I went back to work driving a school bus on Dec. 19th. Worked four days then had Xmas vacation. My foot is still very sore. My toes still hurt when I walk. I try to not lift up on my toes but keep foot flat. I am glad I found this video. Now I know what I should and shouldn't have done and that it will take much longer to be 90%. I will be scheduling an appointment with a foot doctor since my Orthopedic PA was not much help.Good news is
    ..I now have gone from a tub to just a shower

  • @satisfyingsauce3051
    @satisfyingsauce3051 Год назад +1

    Wow needed this

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      @DrTomBiernacki  Год назад

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  • @leighburville2717
    @leighburville2717 3 года назад +1

    Great video. Extremely helpful.

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      @DrTomBiernacki  3 года назад

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  • @dylvb1471
    @dylvb1471 4 года назад +1

    I have just recently broken my navicular in my left foot and had plates put in 2 weeks ago , I also broke my right navicular 5 years ago and wish this video was out. There is alot of useful information in this video. 😁🙏

  • @equnity4285
    @equnity4285 2 года назад +1

    thank you so much for your time and efforts, great tips thanks! my horse jumped on my foot, because he was scared by a suddenly appearing dog....

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  • @naomigoldstein9381
    @naomigoldstein9381 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much you helped me a lot! The information was simple and useful :)
    I broke my leg after doing a gymnastics backflip (layout) and landed on the side of my foot, at a trampoline park.

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    • @maorimonk
      @maorimonk Год назад

      Shit I just broke my foot doing the same thing

  • @halkiingg9500
    @halkiingg9500 2 года назад +1

    i fractured my 5th metatarsal at the base around 4 months ago and still feel the bone aching some days right now. Is there something wrong or would physical therapy help this pain go away? I’ve done 0 physical therapy

  • @susandetrick9774
    @susandetrick9774 2 года назад +2

    Hello, great video, thanks!
    What are your thoughts on using a Tens Unit on a foot with a lower fractured 5th metatarsal? Good idea, bad idea? Is there a time frame to start using it? Suggestions on placing the pads?

    • @maplenook
      @maplenook Год назад

      Microcurrent is better. Alpha-Stim

  • @wildernessman760
    @wildernessman760 3 года назад +1

    One day I had really bad calf muscle pain that night while I slept it went completely away. Could it have been a blood clot that broke down and cleared on its own?

  • @stevenbergeron2188
    @stevenbergeron2188 Год назад

    What kind of orthotic should I get for my walking boot? A flat type or one with arch support? I have a broken metatarsal.

  • @dominikpiescikowski1456
    @dominikpiescikowski1456 Год назад

    I love this channel. I have multi-fragmented ankle crack without without dislocation. Now is day number 4 after the accident (I jumped over not high fence, like 2 metres maximum). Böhler angle is perfect and there is no need for surgery now. That is what I heard today from my orthopaedist. But he told me that broken ankle needs 16 weeks to fully recover. In his opition 16 weeks is the time when the heel bone set. What is the truth? When I could walk pretty normal again? What's the timeline? Thank you so much!

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  • @deshonab234
    @deshonab234 Год назад

    I have a trimalleolar fracture with a linsfranc injury. I want to know if having an injury on my foot and ankle take longer to heal than if it was just one injury?

  • @All.theThings
    @All.theThings 8 месяцев назад +1

    Great video, thanks!

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  • @babooplaytimebaboo3402
    @babooplaytimebaboo3402 4 года назад +2

    I twisted my foot swollen,and bruised I can't walk, but I have not insurance so I'm in home taking care of it hope to heal by it self

    • @DrTomBiernacki
      @DrTomBiernacki  4 года назад

      We hope you can find some help and feel better soon!

    • @babooplaytimebaboo3402
      @babooplaytimebaboo3402 4 года назад +1

      @@DrTomBiernacki Dr. I have a question if I don't fixed my foot properly and heal bad later when I go to the doctor are they going to break it again to put it back correctly? I hope you understand my question thanks

    • @kerrylattimore2684
      @kerrylattimore2684 4 года назад

      Thank God we have fantastic videos like this one to help us. Get one of those braces shown in the video.

  • @naturallyric84
    @naturallyric84 Год назад

    Slipped on loose rocks, it felt like dancing on marbles for a few moments, then down I went hearing a loud pop as I landed. Broke the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th metatarsal. I'm in the 4th week wearing a cast. I'm hoping to trade the cast for a boot next week.

  • @SunriseLAW
    @SunriseLAW 11 месяцев назад

    I had "1st metatarsal fusion" surgery in July 2023. A couple years prior, I dropped a heavy log on my foot. A lump on top of my foot got freakishly large. It became difficult to fit it into a shoe. X-ray showed it was broken and the surgeon recommended surgery :):):) The lump is gone. Most of the time, it feels better than it did. Sometimes it hurts, the ankle pain was not there prior to surgery. Sometimes I think it was a mistake to get the surgery but the size of the "bony spur" left me no choice. I did PT, I am hopeful that it will continue to heal, I read that it can take a year to recover fully. I am interested in your 'take' on this, would it have eventually healed if I had just left it alone longer?? Thank you in advance.

    • @DrTomBiernacki
      @DrTomBiernacki  11 месяцев назад +1

      The ankle pain can usually be addressed, this is likely due to stiffness in the leg (calf/hamstring and lower back usually)

    • @DrTomBiernacki
      @DrTomBiernacki  11 месяцев назад +1

      ruclips.net/video/j3SYveTXCTM/видео.html This video may help 🙏

    • @SunriseLAW
      @SunriseLAW 11 месяцев назад

      @@DrTomBiernacki Thank you. Stretching really helps. Lower back?? Can you elucidate or refer me to one of your videos to explain? I am 65, overly active, and generally in excellent health.

  • @suzanajokovic1436
    @suzanajokovic1436 Год назад

    Usled gaženja na kabal u kući, iskrenula mi se snažno leva noga upapuči sa visokom ortodedskom štiklom...Ѕudar sa ffrižiderom i odbacivanje na suprotnu stranu, a pala sam napred...

    • @DrTomBiernacki
      @DrTomBiernacki  Год назад +1

      Suzana, your comment (in bosnian) states: "As a result of stepping on the cable in the house, my left ankle sprained strongly with a high orthopedic heel... I collided with the refrigerator and was thrown to the opposite side, and I fell forward..."
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  • @Mias-trailerparkgarden
    @Mias-trailerparkgarden 2 года назад +1

    whats your opinion on foot issues like this correlating with menopause and issues with Thyriod ? Ive been overweight a while and still trying to lose weight but have never had an issue with my feet but 2 years ago had plantar fascia then that got better now major pain on the top of my feet.

    • @sl2608
      @sl2608 9 месяцев назад +1

      I have both conditions and there's no correlation with predisposing to foot fracture or injury. Weight does cause foot issues -- more pressure and stress on joints, ligaments, bones.

  • @robinwheeler4427
    @robinwheeler4427 Год назад

    Thanks! Golf cart tipped over and trapped my ankle under the edge of the floorboard. Twp operations but improving..

    • @DrTomBiernacki
      @DrTomBiernacki  Год назад

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  • @ayeshamanju3595
    @ayeshamanju3595 Год назад

    After removing cast(3 weeks from fracture), lwhen can I start streching excercises? Or what are the excercises recommended during this period. My doctor recommended me heel walking.. but Im uncomfortable while walking.

  • @dinaalcala2464
    @dinaalcala2464 Год назад

    I'm 66 had an ankle injury at 23yrs had 4 x-rays done at hospital because of the excessive swelling .I was in excruciating pain and deficated on mself. It was determined that the ankle was mashed up. The pain was so unbearable i couldn't sleep. During my visits to clinic I was told that it's best to fuse the bones to which I object. I was always in pain, even now the swelling will ease with I rest but not 💯. I would appreciate any help to alleviate the pain. Thank you.

  • @horsplay1419
    @horsplay1419 Год назад

    My goodness I wish I’d have found this video 6 weeks ago! I broke my foot 6 1/2 weeks ago and had sx 5 1/2 weeks ago. I am loosing my mind. I have two kids and dozens of animals, I have to be a pretty active person with our lifestyle. I can’t shower because my surgical incision still isn’t all the way closed. I was told to start trying to bear weight as soon as the incision healed I thought it was closed enough to do so a few days ago (after 4 week mark) I started testing it with crutches. It felt so good and there was little to no pain but at the end of the day the scab had bled so I went back to the scooter. It’s definitely healing slower than I’d like or was told… trying so hard to be patient and rely on others to pick my kids up from school, etc. Very difficult to drive when your right foot is in a boot….

    • @DrTomBiernacki
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  • @trishdoughty1965
    @trishdoughty1965 2 года назад

    10 years ago I broke my narvicular on left foot, I fell out of a taxi (nope, wasn't drunk, I have short legs and it was a high vehicle!). Had 3 surgeries incl a bone graft and foot fusion. Now I have spinal stenosis with sciatica in the left leg and nerve damage down my left leg. 2 week ago I broke 2 toes, yesterday I broke another - all on my left foot. I broke the 2 when I accidently hit the marble fireplace after a stumble, then I broke the 3rd going to the bathroom during the night!!! Honest to goodness, I need to be put in a padded suit lol

  • @horsplay1419
    @horsplay1419 Год назад

    I stepped in a small hole my dog dug in the yard. I was wearing fairly sturdy flop flops. My toes bent back ward. I got expats and broke my 2nd, 3rd, and 4th metatarsals at the neck of the bone. 2 was not displaced. 3 was displaced and slightly twisted. 4 was displaced, twisted and crushed some…. Sx was nessisary

  • @ShaneJMcNair
    @ShaneJMcNair 2 года назад

    I stepped in a hole and broke my foot. January 6, 2022. I see an orthopedic surgeon this following Monday... I'm currently in a splint with zero pressure orders. Hopefully, I won't need surgery. I have upper anterior fracture and/or a break. ER said my ankle looked okay.

  • @Progressivelyyou
    @Progressivelyyou 3 месяца назад

    Broke my 2nd, 3rd & 4th metatarsals on the right foot last night. How? Walking my dog, who frantically ran after a dog she saw, making my ankle twist (knee in, foot out), then falling on that foot as it was twisted, crushing the outer side of the foot. It felt like my foot was a sausage bun, folded in half, for a second, and I instantly knew it was broken, without a doubt. Feet don't usually bend that way 😂😅
    Symptoms: Sharp pain, numbness in the three last toes, aching/dull pain, muscle cramping in the foot, swelling (like almost instant), could not walk on it, it was impossible, weird discoloration, difficulty moving the toes and ankle, shaking, nausea (probs from the stress of the event).