i have been in plaster now for coming up to seven weeks and two weeks in a tubigrip before that.(broken 5th metatarsal) will i be expected to just walk away when the cast comes off or will i have to use crutches for a little bit longer. i work on my feet all day and do heavy lifting and pulling so what about work as well as driving? any body been through this? although i have cabin fever from being stuck at home for nearly 9 weeks i don't want to go back to work before my foot is better as my place of work will not thank me as i am just an other number to them!
2006-10-29 21:42:58 · 5 answers · asked by fred 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
You'll find stairs very difficult...I found going downstairs almost impossibly painful for a long time.
2006-10-30 00:20:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you ought to use crutches till your well being care provider says in any different case. one in all my fiends broke her foot in bicycle twist of destiny while she replace into overdue young people early 20's she is now in her overdue 40's early 50's and he or she nevertheless have been on crutches. she would be able to be on crutches till she is lifeless and buried. Sorry that's not pleasent to pay attention yet a minimum of you are able to metally practice only incase...
2016-10-16 13:13:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on what your doctor sees when he takes an xray of your casted foot to assess bone union. If your bone has united sufficiently, there will be no need for you to use crutches anymore. Your doctor knows best.
2006-10-29 23:01:01 · answer #3 · answered by Rene B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would suggest that you dont walk on it too much straight away, walk on it a bit with crutches first. as for work and heavy lifting, i wouldn't recomend havy lifting for a bit longer, you should be able to drive though
however, i am not a physio, i would as them or your doctor.
2006-10-29 22:26:14 · answer #4 · answered by bekka 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your doctor or physiotherapist will be the best person to advise you.
2006-10-29 21:50:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋