Question
Hello doctor,
1 day ago, I twisted my ankle just down me, I heard a sound, which it turned out to be the sound of my bone.
I got immediate swelling once I got up from the ground, I couldn't step on it. and of course severe pain.
I arrived the hospital and had x-ray(the swelling at that time was higher than an egg(around 8cm *5cm#. and the pain is not tolerated at all.
the x-ray showed a fracture of the 5th metatarsal.
The doctor put a splint to me and he stated that it will help me to walk NORMALLY until I meet the orthopedic surgeon after 5 days.
Ok, I couldn't step on it at all, I still have pain although the injected me with tramadol. I use paracytamol but it does nothing. I always feel as if there was a planted nail or pin in my foot.
what I want to know, how can I manage the pain# I got mild asthma, so voltarin is not preferred). Tramadol made me very dizzy and nauseated.
Is this type of fracture has a long term complications?
Thank you very much

Answer
This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Laser Podiatrist of AnklenfootCenters.com says.......

Dear Reham

For your fifth metatarsal fracture-Do not walk on it.
See a Board Certified Podiatrist!
Try PRICE-for now
Protect-Wear your brace around the foot and limit the movements that aggravate it. Do not walk on it.
Rest-Speaks for itself-rest it.
Ice- As much as you can tolerate  
Compress-Ace wrap -not too tight
Elevate-Will help if it throbs or swells.
Go to our website store at AnkleNFoot.com for examples of wraps, sleeves or supports for your foot.
Hope This Helps
Good Luck !!!
Dr George Tsatsos

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