medical Q? Foot.
medical Q? Foot.
#1medical Q? Foot.
Posted: 12/22/07 at 7:47am
Any of you dancers out there who have any knowledge of foot injuries? I had a freak accident about 3 1/2 months ago during intermission when a patron accidentally crunched her high heel directly into the top of my foot. I went to a orthopedic surgeon a couple of times...she thinks it is a NEUROMA, some kind of nerve thickening or damage. Had an x-ray-nothing. Had an MRI today, waiting for answer from that test. Even though the top of my foot was injured, the BOTTOM, on the ball of the left foot I have alot of pressure, and can only walk about 2 blocks, slowly, with a cane. Has anyone on this board know anybody who has had this? Does an anti-inflammatory drug like cortisone cure it? The Doc suggested getting some metatarsal pads for inside the shoe, or get some type of orthopedic insole made. I can't do anything for 4 months, and I'm getting frustrated and angry, being cooped up constantly.
Thanks for listening to this long rant, and if someone has some additional info that might help .
~thetiny"needs"magic
kelzama
Broadway Star Joined: 9/14/04
#2re: medical Q? Foot.
Posted: 12/22/07 at 9:43pmMy neighbor (not a dancer, but a slave to high heels) developed morton's neuroma, and had some success with injections. She had to wear comfy, very supportive shoes (earth, dansko, born, et al) instead of pretty shoes, because confining the toes aggrivated the condition. The next step would have been surgically severing the nerve that's being damaged.
#2re: medical Q? Foot.
Posted: 12/22/07 at 9:46pmThanks, I think that's what I have. How many cortisone injections did your friend have to get?
kelzama
Broadway Star Joined: 9/14/04
#3re: medical Q? Foot.
Posted: 12/22/07 at 9:56pm
A series of two or three. She was hurting, as I recall. It wasn't an instant fix. That was a few years back, and she still wears mostly "sensible" shoes. But she can walk.
She's older than you (I assume, evidenced by you still dancing professionally and her approaching retirement from a sedentary office) and she healed decently. So use your youth to your advantage and heed your doc's advice. Not something to mess around with.
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