Foot injuries can result in broken bones, and it is often necessary to seek medical intervention. Broken bones can range from small cracks or splinters to complete breaks of a bone. Severe breaks can pierce through the skin and are known as open fractures. A bulging area near an injury can indicate a broken foot, as can pain, bruising, and trouble bearing weight. Sprains are sometimes confused with fractures because symptoms can be similar, but a sprain is when the tissue or ligaments between the bones tear or stretch rather than there being a break in a bone. If you have injured your foot and believe it might be broken, it is suggested that you see a chiropodist as soon as possible for diagnosis and recommended treatment.
A foot fracture is a crack or break in a foot bone, often caused by repetitive stress on the foot or a high-impact foot injury. If you’re suffering from foot pain, please consult with one of the chiropodists from Complete Family Footcare & Therapy. Our clinicians can help you maintain the health of your lower limbs and your mobility.
Symptoms
- Pain
- Bruising
- Tenderness
- Swelling
- Difficulty walking
- Deformity
Causes
- Repetitive overloading of the foot
- Having a previous fracture
- Abnormal foot biomechanics
- Changing training surfaces suddenly
- Poor footwear
- Osteoporosis
- High-impact injury
Treatments
- Rest
- Ice
- Elevation
- Pain medication
- Braces or other orthotics
- Casts
- Crutches
- Surgery in more severe cases
If you have any questions please feel free to contact our offices located in North York and Mississauga, ON .
