Broken Bones of the Foot

Broken Bones of the Foot

Think about all the stress that is placed on your feet each day. It’s easy to see why broken bones of the foot are a common injury. Broken bones of the foot can develop due to a sudden trauma or injury to the foot. Stress fractures can also occur due to repeated force placed on the foot from exercise, such as running.

Fractures commonly occur on the forefoot or the toes. The symptoms of a broken bone can vary in severity. In some instances, an injury is very painful while in other cases discomfort may be mild. Additional symptoms of a broken bone in the foot include swelling, bruising and difficulty walking.

The podiatrists at S.E.T. FootCare, P.C. have extensive experience in diagnosing and treating various types of foot injuries including broken bones. Since injuries, such as broken foot bones, vary greatly, so do treatments. Treatment may include medication to reduce pain and swelling. Realignment of the bones may be needed in some cases, as well as immobilization.

S.E.T. FootCare, P.C is a full service podiatric medicine and surgery practice. They treat a wide variety of common podiatric conditions. They also offer pediatric and diabetic foot care.

For more information on any of their services, or in order to schedule an appointment, please call S.E.T. FootCare, P.C at 248-681-6180.