Hi. I injured my foot 4 weeks ago. I tripped over a gas bottle and banged my foot where my bunion is very hard on the concrete as i fell over the bottle...not sure if it hit the bottle too. I went for an exray last week which didnt show any fracture/break. It is still very painful when i wear shoes or walk any distance. It hurts all around my bunion, side, top, under, and along my big toe. Pain also travels along and up my foot. I have an appointment at docs tomorrow as a n e said to go back if it didnt get any better. Am wondering what i could have done to it if its not broken?
Hi, Thanks for your query. Based upon your description, I suspect that you might have injured the ligaments around the toe. An initial X-ray of the foot is necessary to rule out any bony injury. If X-rays are negative for any fracture, then MRI scan is needed to know the status of the ligaments around the toe. I suggest you to consult an orthopedic surgeon for a detailed evaluation and further management. I do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care