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Do you have any idea about how long it is going to take b4 I am normal. I mean just a guesstimate.
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I suffered a soft tissue injury from a 450lbs+ tower falling on my foot. I spent the first week on crutches and I am now using a walking cast too. I am now walking, but only for about 90 mins split in the day.My Orthepedic doctor keeps telling me I should be healing faster. He wants me to push myself, but the more I push the more I hurt. I can now walk for about 90mins total in a day without it hurting. After that it hurts. I know this may not be your area of expertise but can you tell me if what I am doing is right? Should I pace myself or force myself to live through the pain? I need help.
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Susan,

Glad you asked because this is my area of expertise.  Did your Dr. get an MRI exam of your foot?  If not, that should have been done early on in the process.

Assuming there are no major obvious or hidden fractures, you should be seeing a physical therapist and receiving professional rehabilitation.  It is not just a matter of pushing yourself.  You have had a serious injury and need help with healing.

I would actually recommend seeing a Podiatrist.  This is our area of expertise.  Please let me know about the MRI and how treatment goes.

Sincerely,

Marc Katz, DPM
Advanced Podiatry
Tampa, FL
http://www.thetampapodiatrist.com
http://www.tampacryosurgery.com

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Susan,

I don't know the extent of your foot injury.  Did you have an MRI of your foot?  These injuries can take months to heal and you may never fully recover with a severe injury.

Again, you need an aggressive rehabilitation program.

Sincerely,

Marc Katz, DPM
Advanced Podiatry
Tampa, FL
http://www.thetampapodiatrist.com
http://www.tampacryosurgery.com