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stepped on by horse- pain in inferior extensor retinaculum area

stepped on by horse- pain in inferior extensor retinaculum area

Hi,

3 days ago my foot was jumped on by a young horse- he weighs about 400lbs. At first there was severe pain and swelling. I have been putting ice on it on and off for the last 3 days and taking pain relievers. The area on top of my foot from the inferior extensor retinaculum all the way to my toes is swollen, but not severely. Most of the pain appears to be in the area of the inferior extensor retinaculum. I do not think that I broke anything since I could move my foot after it happened. However, I am wondering if I may have damaged some of the tendons/ ligaments? There is pain when I point my toes. I also cannot flex my foot at all but this may be due to the swelling? I can bear weight on it without too much pain but it is difficult to walk since I cannot flex my foot.
I am trying to avoid going to the doctor since I do not have insurance.

I am wondering what other home treatments I should use? If the tendons/ligments are injured how long do they take to heal? How much longer should I wait for improvement before going to see the doctor?

Thanks
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it sounds like you may have a fracture.  i would call a podiatrist and explain your situation to him/her.  hopefully you won't be charged much for an x-ray.  if you have a fracture and you don't treat it, you may not be able to walk normally for a very long time.
you only have 2 feet and both are needed for walking...which you will be doing for many many years to come.
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