Broken Foot
There are 26 bones in the foot. The function of these bones is to support our weight, help us propel, and keep us standing. When a bone is stressed past its limit, a fracture ensues. This is common during a traumatic event i.e fall.
Pain, swelling, redness, and bruising are frequently noticed once an injury occurs.
Fractures can be easily diagnosed with x-ray and other imaging modalities.
Treatment is usually centered around
There are 26 bones in the foot. The function of these bones is to support our weight, help us propel, and keep us standing. When a bone is stressed past its limit, a fracture ensues. This is common during a traumatic event i.e fall.
Pain, swelling, redness, and bruising are frequently noticed once an injury occurs.
Fractures can be easily diagnosed with x-ray and other imaging modalities.
Treatment is usually centered around
- Rest: stay off the injured area
- Ice: Ice the affected area. Place a towel between the ice and the skin.
- Compression : wrap the foot with an ACE bandage
- Elevation: elevate on 2 pillows or above the level of the heart
- Immobilization is a cast/splint/cam walker boot