fracture metatarsal
I was told to keep weight of right foot and elevated. I have kept weight off of it but sometimes when I sit on a chair It’s not elevated but no pressure is applied. What is the purpose of elevating the foot? There is no pain, only occasional discomfort and no inflamation.
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Vivian Abrams DPM
Elevation is to help the blood flow return to the heart. When there is an injury, the pathway is damaged. Elevation lets gravity assist this process.
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Vivian Abrams DPM
Elevation is to help the blood flow return to the heart. When there is an injury, the pathway is damaged. Elevation lets gravity assist this process.