fracture

[jael150]

hello. my name is jael and im from israel.
I born with spina bifida.
5 weeks ago I was came to the hospital with Fever, pain and internal bleeding on my Foot. Ortho doc was faund by X-RAY that I had fifth metatarsal fracture (shaft)  immediately I vas get in to a Surgery.. A week after the surgery the Dr who operated me send me home, with no Fixation (or cast)
My question to you, dear Dr. :  the doctor who operated me told me that I can try to set foot
Is that ok? I feel I can du that, but should I let the bone healing?
When can I start to walk / drive? Plz tell me, what should I do for best care to my foot  

[jael150]

hello Dr. Kokil Mathur, hope u feel well.. you help me once before - in a past
if u remember i had spina bifida - neurologic level L4 LT. S2 RT
im using in wheelchair, but not Riveted. usually im walk, drive..
at the past one year i had open wound at my leg - metatarsal 3-4 finger
i had a Bone reconstruction surgery: weil osteotomy, planter plate repair, douvris+flexor to extensor transfer, extensor elongation
i han now Kirschner wire in finger 4+3
After they remove the KW - How do I know if there is a Damaged at some nerve?
i had no really great sensation
i'm really scared.. to do not be able to be Independent, not to be able to walk and drive.. again. it's my biggest fear
thank you Dr

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi!
I am not sure why no cast or brace was applied. Even after surgery a brace is given to stabilize the foot. You should initially start walking with crutches and then put weight on the foot after 3-4 weeks. Specially designed braces and boots are available. Please re-discuss this with your doctor. Take care!

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