Flipper was at gym on Tuesday - her birthday, but on the way home she started complaining about her heel hurting. She said she had to ice it during practice and missed vault because it hurt to run.
When she woke up Wednesday morning, the heel was discolored and swollen. Looks almost like a spider bite. Since it had heat in it, we decided not to watch and wait, but immediately made a doctor appointment. After several x-rays, it appears that she has a fracture in the growth plate of her heel. We are waiting for confirmation from a radiologist and still hoping for just a bruise.
Flipper is on crutches and in pain - and already driving us crazy. Flipper is NOT a good patient. She is just convinced that given a few days, she will be good as new and will be able to compete in all her upcoming meets. Your prayers and/or healing fairies are welcome!
When she woke up Wednesday morning, the heel was discolored and swollen. Looks almost like a spider bite. Since it had heat in it, we decided not to watch and wait, but immediately made a doctor appointment. After several x-rays, it appears that she has a fracture in the growth plate of her heel. We are waiting for confirmation from a radiologist and still hoping for just a bruise.
Flipper is on crutches and in pain - and already driving us crazy. Flipper is NOT a good patient. She is just convinced that given a few days, she will be good as new and will be able to compete in all her upcoming meets. Your prayers and/or healing fairies are welcome!