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 . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot care needs.