Our emergency departments are currently extremely busy, and you may face a long wait to be seen. More information is available on alternative services.
You have sustained a fracture to the mid-shaft of the 5th Metatarsal of your foot. Please see the picture below to understand where this injury is. This normally takes approximately 6 weeks to unite (heal) although pain and swelling can be ongoing for 3-6 months.
You have sustained a fracture to a bone in your foot. Please see the picture below to understand where this injury is. You may walk on the foot as comfort allows but you may find it easier to walk on your heel in the early stages.
You have sustained a fracture to a bone in your foot. Please see the picture below to understand where this injury is. You may walk on the foot as comfort allows but you may find it easier to walk on your heel in the early stages.
You have sustained a fracture to a bone in your foot. Please see the picture below to understand where this injury is. You may walk, putting weight through your toes only. The swelling is often worse at the end of the day and elevating it will help.
You have sustained a fracture to a bone in your foot. Please see the picture below to understand where this injury is. You may walk on the foot as comfort allows but you may find it easier to walk on your heel in the early stages.
The Brostrom operation is a repair of damaged ligaments on the outer (lateral) side of the ankle.
You have sustained an avulsion fracture to your foot, which is treated like a soft tissue injury (sprain) to your foot. This can take approximately 6 weeks to heal although pain and swelling can be ongoing for 3-6 months.
