A doctor has assessed you and decided you need to go into a metatarsal cast.
A metatarsal shoe is a cast that is applied to the foot, leaving the ankle free. It is usually applied for some foot and toe injuries- usually these are weight-bearing casts.
Getting it wet could irritate your skin. Either wrap a towel around it and keep away from water or purchase a waterproof cover (these are available online).
Keep toes, ankle and knee moving whilst in this cast. If the doctor has said so you can remove this cast for gentle exercises.
When you are either laying down or sitting, rest your leg on a cushion or pillow with your heel higher than your hip and your knee.
Contact plaster room if your cast becomes broken.
Be vigilant of cast rubbing/burning sensation inside cast. Contact plaster room ASAP.
If you have pain that cannot be controlled with pain relief you must attend A&E immediately.
Never attempt to remove a cast yourself unless you have been given specific instructions to do so.
Do not put plastic bags around the cast, these are not waterproof and can cause skin issues under the cast.
This can cause additional skin problems under the cast that may require further medical treatment.
If there are rough edges or your skin is irritated around the ends, contact plaster room.
Swelling or the symptoms of swelling of the lower limbs is common post injury/surgery swelling will go up and down depending on the activity the patient is doing at the time.
It can be normal for your foot and ankle to swell with this cast especially if you’ve been walking on it. To alleviate the swelling you must elevate the foot, ideally toes in line with nose. If the cast feels tight and it has velcro straps on then these can be undone whilst resting to help tightness.
It is very important to keep the joints not in cast moving. See exercise video.
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