Hi fediverse,

On Friday I managed to break my foot when my dog decided to panic on a jog. I have a minor fracture.

I was put in a splint. ER released me, told me to get a boot (which I’ve ordered). I’ve been unable to find any answers online though: once I have the boot, is that enough support to remove the splint? Or will I need to wear both?

Edited to add: I broke the anterior process! Very thankful it wasnt worse. Thanks for the not-a-doctor advice yall ❤️

  • Sterile_Technique@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    10 months ago

    ASK YOUR DOCTOR

    Using a broken bone can fuck it up BAD; but bones also develop along stress patterns - the spongy interior of a bone (cancellous) actually has a pattern to it that develops by normal usage and aligns with stress points.

    Whether rest or stress is what your bone needs right depends on your personal physiology and the current state of its injury/recovery. Your discharge instructions should have crystal clear do’s and don’ts, but if you’re unclear about anything, you need to consult the folks who understand what’s going on with this specific injury.

    I would err on the side of rest in the mean time, but seriously ASK YOU DOC.