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The Mrs has a small hairline crack in a bone in her foot. She's got it in a boot. Apart from wanting it healed ASAP anyway, we're on hols in 2.5 wks......
Is she best resting it as much as possible or is a bit of use OK? (she did get an answer from the person she saw in hospital today, but has got it a bit mixed up  )
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@MorningGory, Was she not advised on weight bearing activity, using walking aids and when to begin mobilising without the boot? As it's a hairline fracture I would be guided by pain. You can't hurry healing.
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@MorningGory, I think a phone call to the fracture clinic might be in order here.
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@MorningGory, I think @Hells Bells, is correct you should ask orthopaedics for advice on using the boot on how to wean her off it. Injuries to hands and feet always seem to hurt more than you might expect.
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@MorningGory,
It is all going to depend on what was cracked but a boot is frequently used to allow someone to build up the weight bearing.
It can also allow the door and ankle to be exercised so it doesn’t stiffen.
I’m afraid she will need to clarify with the consultant
She may get lucky by requesting a copy of the letter as this may outline the answers.
Contact the secretary
Jonathan Bell
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