he has a lightweight cast on it,and rests it as and when possible but has started to get a sharpish pain on and off for the past few days.
2007-05-10 09:04:14 · 7 answers · asked by sleepybetty 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Hi well this could be anumber off things,the cast he has on is a fibre glass cast,these casts can get very rough in places around the edges and inside the cast,it could be were a small piece off the cast is rubbing inside the which sometimes leads to pain and discomfort,if you pop along to the plaster room they will either change the cast for new one or cut a window in the cast where the pain is.Di you husband have any surgery at all ? If so he may be getting pain from the wound area,pulling off the stitches etc.I dont think its the bones myself as your husband has had the cast on for 4 wks and the fracture would be knitting together by now.Take your husband bck to the fracture clinic or plaster room and explain to them about the pain,they should sort this out for you.Good Luck
2007-05-13 01:39:37 · answer #1 · answered by Sexy Red 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a doc but had my share or broken bones, just naturally graceful I guess. A broken bone is an injury that also includes the soft tissue (muscle, tendon, ligaments, etc) and they will take a while to heal too. Broken joints(ankles, wrists) breaks near the joints are worse since they stress those joints. So depending on the type of break, where it is and numerous other things he might feel some pains for a long time. Also any trauma to a joint seems to make it suseptible to arthritis at a later date. Also as it is healing there might be some pains as the soft tissue gets back into place. If it is really bad, talk to the doc.
2007-05-10 09:15:21 · answer #2 · answered by Wizard Of OS 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I broke my foot years ago. After it had enough time to heal (longer than 4 weeks), it still hurt, so the orthopedic doctor checked it for arthritis, and it was negative. But I'm telling you that it is still sometimes sensitive to this day, depending on how much pressure I put on it (sitting Indian/cross legged). Also even up to a couple years after the accident, the cold snow and cold temperatures could affect it. Just months after the accident, it still ached really badly to stand on and walk. Just a few years after the initial break, all it took was for it to be tapped just right..... and the aching pain would set in again.
I also have heard from a teacher that when you get older, you can feel old injuries you had as a child or young adult. I sure hope not.
2007-05-10 09:22:34 · answer #3 · answered by deva s 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It is not what your husband may want to hear, but yes , you will have pain from time to time , even when the plaster comes off, but do not feel bad about it , for it is a sign that a) it is knitting together , b) it is also a sign to rest it more,
NOW AS A TIP FOR YOUR HUSBANDS COMFORT, DO NOT PUT HIS LEG UP ABOVE THE POSITION HE IS SITTING IN , BUT IN FACT LITTLE DOWNWARDS , THIS HELPS THE BLOOD TO CIRCULATE AND STOPS THE PAIN. but you will from time to time have a little pain , for a possible 8/10 weeks, i don't mean bad pain , something like a jag now and again , it is your body reminding you that you have still a weakness in your leg .
good luck and a speedy recovery
2007-05-10 09:16:57 · answer #4 · answered by barrie b 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It takes 6 to 8 weeks to mend it is not uncommon.He may even have pain on and off for years to come
2007-05-10 09:09:41 · answer #5 · answered by freddy 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
that break is gonna be a pain the rest of his life. You know the old saying " I can feel it in my bones"
2007-05-10 09:07:43 · answer #6 · answered by EGOman 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is normal but he needs to let his doctor know. Bones hurt when they heal but they also hurt if they are not set correctly.
2007-05-10 09:11:55 · answer #7 · answered by TAT 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋