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Old 10-26-2007, 08:30 PM   #1
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what to do when foot swells in a camwalker

what to do when foot swells in a camwalker and aches around outer edge of foot and instep wearing for non displaced fracture of fibula

 
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Re: what to do when foot swells in a camwalker

Have you tried elevating it as much as possible? That often helps.

 
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Re: what to do when foot swells in a camwalker

Elevate and ice as much as possible.

 
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Re: what to do when foot swells in a camwalker

you might be doing too much. try resting more

 
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Re: what to do when foot swells in a camwalker

If you absolutely can't elevate, loosen the straps until you can so there is more room. But ice and elevation would be the key to counteracting the swelling.

 
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