Fracture Right 5th Metatarsal

25 July 2007

I sustained another fracture at my Right 5th Metatarsal (the long bone connecting my 5th toe to the ankle) on 25.7.07, during Day 2 of my Nanyang Technological University (NTU) School of Art, Design & Media (ADM) Freshman Orientation Camp (FOC)... [Please refer to this post "Reflections °f DINOSAURS" for my full experiences at the NTU ADM FOC.]

This is my 2nd fracture within a mere 6 months! I cannot believe that I sustained another fracture just a short joyous 5 days after being fully discharged from Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) for my Left 3rd Metacarpal Fracture. This fracture might signal a serious problem of brittle bones or Osteoporosis...

NTU ADM Freshman Orientation Camp: Exterminating Genesis
On Day 2 afternoon of my NTU ADM FOC, my Orientation Group (OG), OG6 (from the Dinosaurs House) proceeded to ADM Level 2 for our Laser Gun Battle with OG2 (from the Androids House). It was an intense fight between the Androids and Dinosaurs. Especially so because OG6 only has 6 people, which is 2 pax lesser than OG2. Therefore, it was not surprising that OG6 lost both rounds.

I twisted and sprained my right ankle while running down the stairs when snatching the virus (game objective) from the Androids. That turned out to be a misunderstanding about the rules. Therefore, I did not obtain the virus, was shoot dead by my opponents and suffered a bad sprain.

Following the fierce battle, my OG Leaders Ellen, Jun Hao, Xiu Ming and Dominic lead OG6 for an official tour around ADM. While touring the school, my sprain gets more serious and the swelling becomes bigger. The injury started to cause walking difficulties. Ellen reported my situation to Ying, who is one of the organizer of the camp. Ying decided to drive me to the Medical Centre for treatment. Xiu Ming accompanied me to the Medical Centre for treatment.

Treating my sprained right ankle at NTU Medical Centre
Coincidentally, the doctor who processed my Pre-Admission Medical Examination attended to me. After listening to my account and examining my injury, the doctor stated that my injury is likely a bad sprain and should not be a fracture. She told me I should recover in days. However, she recommended that I should go for an x-ray if the pain, bruise and swelling does not improve in the few days. Having just recovered from a fracture, her words assured my mind with a little ease then.

Being injured, I fall out from the camp after the Amazing Race ended at Harbourfront VivoCity on Day 3. It was a pity that I got injured and cannot participate till the end of the camp.


Fracture Right 5th Metatarsal

[After note: I was referred to SATA Uttamram Medical Centre for X-ray on 27.7.07. Based on the X-ray, my right foot was diagnosed with an undisplaced fracture of the 5th metatarsal base.]

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