Re: Constant pain with calcaneus fracture

Pain is a very difficult and subjective thing to treat. There is no one right answer to this difficult situation. It actually might take a team effort. One scenario might involve seeing a pain mangement specialist. There are many things that can be tried to help him such as a dorsal column stimulator, implantable pump, Galvanic stimulator or TENS unit.

A podiatrist could make him an AFO such as a Richie type brace. This would help support and lock the foot and ankle. Langer Labs also makes a CRO walker which is used to off load weight off the foot.

I can't say which is the first or second thing to do, as I can not fully assess the situation.
Ihope some or all of this helps. Good luck.

Posted By Vivian Abrams DPM on January 27, 2005 at 22:17:45:

In Reply to: Re: Constant pain with calcaneous fracture posted by Denise on January 27, 2005 at 00:01:57:

Dr. Vivian Abrams, DPM
Podiatrist
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