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Broken Foot (cont.)

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Broken Foot at a Glance

  • The bones in the foot may be broken in many ways including direct blows, crush injuries, falls and overuse or stress.

  • Initial treatment may include RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation).

  • X-rays often help make the diagnosis but bone scan or computerized tomography may be needed to help visualize the injury.

  • Treatment of foot fractures depend upon which bone is broken but many fractures are treated with a compression dressing, a stiff- soled shoe, and weight bearing as tolerated.

  • Some foot fractures require surgery to repair the damage.

  • Complications of foot fractures include non-union at the fracture site, arthritis if a joint is involved, and infection if the skin is broken.

Last Editorial Review: 7/15/2009


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