Joe Biden shows off surgical boot and says he’s feeling ‘good’ after fracturing his foot

Joe Biden said he was doing ‘good’ after he fractured his foot while playing with his German Shepherd Major and showed off the black medical boot on his right foot. 

President-elect Joe Biden raised his foot to show off the medical boot 

The president-elect was seen wearing the boot for the first time Tuesday, when he arrived at The Queen theater in Wilmington to introduce his economic team. 

He thanked reporters for asking and raised his foot to show off his medical gear. 

He arrived at his economic event walking slowly but without a noticeable. He stood at a podium to make his opening remarks but, in contrast to last week’s event where he introduced his national security team, there was a table and chairs for the president-elect to sit while his economic team spoke. 

Biden suffered the injury on Saturday and visited an orthopaedist at Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists in Newark, Delaware, for an examination Sunday afternoon, his office said. 

As Biden, who will likely be wearing a walking boot for several weeks, was getting ready to leave the doctor’s office, he was photographed by NBC News getting into a vehicle. 

President Donald Trump later retweeted NBC’s video and surprisingly wrote to Biden: ‘Get well soon!’ 

Initially, Dr Kevin O’Connor said Biden ‘sustained a sprain of his right foot’ and that there was ‘no obvious fracture’.

But a subsequent CT scan ‘confirmed hairline (small) fractures of President-elect Biden’s lateral and intermediate cuneiform bones, which are in the mid-foot,’ according to a statement from O’Connor.

‘It is anticipated that he will likely require a walking boot for several weeks,’ O’Conner added. 

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Joe Biden fractured his foot playing with his dog

Joe Biden fractured his foot playing with his dog

Joe Biden points to his injured foot, where he's wearing a surgical boot

Joe Biden points to his injured foot, where he’s wearing a surgical boot

Doctors want Joe Biden to wear the boot for several weeks

Doctors want Joe Biden to wear the boot for several weeks 

Biden adopted Major from the Delaware Humane Association

Biden is pictured leaving the humane association with Major in 2018

President-elect Joe Biden (left and right with Major in 2018) fractured his foot while playing with his dog Major and will require a walking boot for several weeks, according to his doctor

As Biden, who will likely be wearing a walking boot for several weeks, was getting ready to leave the doctor's office, he was photographed by NBC News getting into a vehicle. President Donald Trump later retweeted NBC's video and surprisingly wrote to Biden: 'Get well soon!'

As Biden, who will likely be wearing a walking boot for several weeks, was getting ready to leave the doctor’s office, he was photographed by NBC News getting into a vehicle. President Donald Trump later retweeted NBC’s video and surprisingly wrote to Biden: ‘Get well soon!’

Biden’s office said he was taken to the doctor ‘out of an abundance of caution’.

Fractures are a concern generally as people age, but Biden’s appears to be a relatively mild one based on his doctor’s statement and the planned treatment. 

At 78 he will become the oldest president when he’s inaugurated in January; he often dismissed questions about his age during the campaign. 

He released a doctor’s report in December that disclosed he takes a statin to keep his cholesterol at healthy levels, but his doctor described him as ‘healthy, vigorous’ and ‘fit to successfully execute the duties of the Presidency’.  

Shortly after Biden visited the doctor, the Instagram fan page for Biden's dogs, @first_dogs_usa, shared an 'apology' from Major. 'Paw my god! Dad @JoeBiden, I’m so, sooo sorry I pulled super hard when we played tug-of-war earlier,' the post reads

Shortly after Biden visited the doctor, the Instagram fan page for Biden’s dogs, @first_dogs_usa, shared an ‘apology’ from Major. ‘Paw my god! Dad @JoeBiden, I’m so, sooo sorry I pulled super hard when we played tug-of-war earlier,’ the post reads 

In addition to the post, the account released a statement with 41 barks that translated into: 'I wish my adopted father a speedy recovery but I strongly maintain that I have done nothing wrong'

In addition to the post, the account released a statement with 41 barks that translated into: ‘I wish my adopted father a speedy recovery but I strongly maintain that I have done nothing wrong’

Biden suffered the injury on Saturday and visited an orthopedist at Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists in Newark, Delaware, for an examination Sunday afternoon. His motorcade is seen turning into the parking lot of the orthopedic office on Sunday

Biden suffered the injury on Saturday and visited an orthopedist at Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists in Newark, Delaware, for an examination Sunday afternoon. His motorcade is seen turning into the parking lot of the orthopedic office on Sunday 

Reporters covering the president-elect were not afforded the opportunity to see Biden enter the doctor's office, despite multiple requests

Reporters covering the president-elect were not afforded the opportunity to see Biden enter the doctor’s office, despite multiple requests

Reporters covering the president-elect were not afforded the opportunity to see Biden enter the doctor’s office, despite multiple requests. 

Images showed Biden’s motorcade arriving to the Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists office on Sunday afternoon and leaving Sunday night.

Secret Service agents were seen standing outside the office as a doctor had a look at Biden’s injury. 

Biden was playing with Major, one of the Bidens’ two dogs, when he sprained his ankle. 

The Bidens adopted Major in 2018, and acquired their first dog, Champ, after the 2008 election. 

Initially, Dr Kevin O'Connor said Biden 'sustained a sprain of his right foot' and that there was 'no obvious fracture'. But a subsequent CT scan 'confirmed hairline (small) fractures' of Biden's lateral and intermediate cuneiform bones, which are in the mid-foot

Initially, Dr Kevin O’Connor said Biden ‘sustained a sprain of his right foot’ and that there was ‘no obvious fracture’. But a subsequent CT scan ‘confirmed hairline (small) fractures’ of Biden’s lateral and intermediate cuneiform bones, which are in the mid-foot

Secret Service agents were seen standing outside the office as a doctor had a look at Biden's injury

Secret Service agents were seen standing outside the office as a doctor had a look at Biden’s injury

A vehicle carrying Biden arrives at Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists Clinic in Newark, Delaware, on Sunday

A vehicle carrying Biden arrives at Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists Clinic in Newark, Delaware, on Sunday 

Secret Service agents are seen guarding the outside of the building as Biden underwent additional scans

Secret service agents stand in the doorway of Delaware Imaging Network on Sunday

Secret Service agents are seen guarding the outside of the building as Biden underwent additional scans 

The motorcade with Biden departs the Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists on Sunday

The motorcade with Biden departs the Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists on Sunday

Biden officials have said Major will become the first rescue dog to live in the White House. 

The Bidens have said they’ll be bringing their dogs to the White House and also plan to get a cat.

Shortly after Biden visited the doctor, the Instagram fan page for Biden’s dogs, @first_dogs_usa, shared an ‘apology’ from Major and an ‘official’ statement. 

‘Paw my god! Dad @JoeBiden, I’m so, sooo sorry I pulled super hard when we played tug-of-war earlier. I am still a puppy & very high energy, I am so sorry you sprained your ankle because of me,’ the post reads. 

‘I pawmise to make it up with lots of kisses. I’ll be good, I pawmise.’

In addition to the post, the account released a statement with 41 barks that translated into: ‘I wish my adopted father a speedy recovery but I strongly maintain that I have done nothing wrong.

‘I look forward to the Secret Service’s investigation, which I expect will confirm that I am a very good boy.’  

Biden’s fall also sent Twitter into a frenzy with several people referring to him as ‘Slippery Joe’. 

‘Slippery Joe Biden slips again! First voter fraud and now his ankle,’ one Twitter user wrote.

Another tweeted: ‘From Sleepy Joe to Slippery Joe.’ 

Biden's fall also sent Twitter into a frenzy with several people referring to him as 'Slippery Joe'

Biden’s fall also sent Twitter into a frenzy with several people referring to him as ‘Slippery Joe’