by Beth
(Maine)
Several months ago, I had foot surgery to repair a chronic fracture of third metatarsal (have been on prednisone for 8 years). Doc harvested bone from tibia, screwed into the area where they had cut away the damaged bone.
Have been following all directions, just recently started full weight-bearing. Saw hardware at visit last week, all very happy with the stability, etc.
Yesterday I was walking around more than I should have been (getting family ready for a weekend away). At one point, I stood up, and on maybe my second step on that foot, I heard a popping noise. Sort of like the sound you hear when you close a snap. More than 12 hours (and a night's sleep ) later, I am still unable to put any weight on it. Even at rest and elevated, I feel a vurning sensation around the fusion site. Toes a bit swollen.
So for the weekend, I'm out of state, and if it stays the same, was going to maake arrangements for an x-ray. The idea that I might somehow have dislodged something...or cracked one of my other fragile bones, is making me crazy.
I am 46. Do you have any thoughts about possible dx and/or immediate treatment? Thank you.
Hi Beth,
It needs to be x-rayed because as you imply the first thought would be that you re-fractured the bone.
I would make an appointment with your surgeon as soon as possible.
Marc Mitnick DPM
Click here to read the rest of this article from Foot Pain Explained
