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1947762 tn?1424554829

top of foot pain

Hi, I dropped a wood walking cane on my foot 6 days ago, got xray and said  I have a soft tissue crack , what is a soft tissue crack? siad if not better in 2 weeks go to my bone Dr!
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1711789 tn?1361308007
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi there!

The term soft tissues refers to all structures except the bone i.e. ligaments, tendons etc. This is likely to be a ligament injury and should heal in a few cays/ weeks with rest. Ice-packs and tylenol/ OTC NSAODS may be helpful for pain relief.
Hope this is helpful.

Take care!
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1947762 tn?1424554829
I ment to say It gets worse not better when I walk on concreat ect. !
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