What is the best treatment for my injury?

[cypher360]

I was at work and fell into an open man hole.  Went to ER and was told that i had a acute navicular fracture.  All that has been done for treatment is a wooden shoe.  I was restricted to being on the foot for 15min. of every hr. and elivate as much as possible.  This has went on for three weeks.  There are no changes in my condition.  I still have pain, and swelling and a poping in my foot.  My question is, is this treatment normal for this injury?  If other treatment needed should i get a second opinion?  What should treatment be?  I really want to get back to work soon.

[cypher360]

I went for my second opinion,  DR. thinks what is causing the pain in a soft tissue injury.  He has restricted any movement of my foot with a walking boot.  Took more x-rays of the fracture said that it is healing.    My foot feels better in the boot.  I still have swelling.  Im off for 2 more weeks.

[cypher360]

I have found a Dr. to give a second opinion.  His concerns were the same as yours.  Thank you for your advise.

[caregiver222]

From a compensation standpoint, the best thing to do is to stay out for as long as possible.

Immobilization with a cast was at one time the mainstay, but current thinking is to immobilize but to permit some stressing. The stressing promotes healing.

The "popping" concerns me.

I would get a second opinion, as well as a 3T MRI.

Normally second opinions are fully covered by workman's comp, so don't hesitate to seek the best place.