Fracture-Foot/Ankle
Since our feet and ankles are responsible for bearing our body weight, and allow us to participate in activities, foot and ankle fractures are common. There are 26 bones in each foot. Symptoms of foot and ankle fractures include pain, swelling, redness and bruising. Diagnosis of foot and ankle fractures can be confirmed through X rays.
Some of the more common foot fractures are listed below.
Since our feet and ankles are responsible for bearing our body weight, and allow us to participate in activities, foot and ankle fractures are common. There are 26 bones in each foot. Symptoms of foot and ankle fractures include pain, swelling, redness and bruising. Diagnosis of foot and ankle fractures can be confirmed through X rays.
Some of the more common foot fractures are listed below.
- Lisfranc Injury
- Fracture of the 5th metatarsal
- Fracture of the calcaneus
- Toe fractures
- Metatarsal fractures
- Ankle fracture