broken foot with lots of bruising

I am a working cowboy and recently had a horse fall on my foot. The doctor says that I broke my 5th metatarsel. The problem is that the break doesn't hurt. My toes and other metatarsels are black and killing me. I have been told to hang tight until the swelling goes down and then I will be reexamined. Until then I have quistions. why are the bases of my toes blue and sore? Does it have to do with the fracture or are they sprained? Can I do anything to help diminish the swelling? Any information is appreciated.

Thanks,

Spence

Posted By spence on June 18, 2005 at 20:58:31:

Dr. Vivian Abrams, DPM
Podiatrist
This soft padded night splint with contoured posterior shell provides passive dorsi flexion to address plantar fasciitis and achilles tendonitis. Shipped with toe wedge for additional stretch on plantar facia.

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