Foot Fractures
A foot contains 26 bones, and fractures can occur from falls, sports injuries, dropped objects, twisting injuries, or repetitive stress.
How Do I Know If My Foot Is Broken?
Symptoms can include pain, swelling, bruising, tenderness, difficulty bearing weight, and sometimes deformity.
Being able to walk does not necessarily rule out a fracture.
What Is a Stress Fracture?
A stress fracture is a small bone injury associated with repetitive loading rather than one major traumatic event. Athletes and people who suddenly increase walking or exercise may be at greater risk.
How Are Foot Fractures Treated?
Treatment depends on the bone involved, displacement, stability, and overall injury. Options can range from activity restriction and immobilization to surgical treatment for selected fractures.
Foot Fracture FAQs
Should I get an X-ray?
A podiatrist can determine whether imaging is appropriate based on your symptoms and examination.
Can a broken foot heal without a cast?
Some fractures can be managed with other forms of protection or immobilization. Others require stricter treatment.
What happens if a fracture is untreated?
Improper healing can lead to chronic pain, deformity, arthritis, or impaired function.
Contact Bay Podiatry Associates
For evaluation and treatment of suspected foot fractures, stress fractures, or foot injuries, contact Bay Podiatry Associates in Brooklyn.
Bay Podiatry Associates
8635 21 St Ave Suite 1C, Brooklyn, NY 11214
Phone: (718) 266-1986
Website: baypodiatrybrooklyn.com