Broken foot is a condition that can cause symptoms such as throbbing pain and swelling in the region, purple or bluish spot on your finger and difficulties to walk.
Some of the possible causes of the broken foot are trauma, such as kicking something hard or the fall of a heavy object on fingers, physical stress or high impact activities such as running and soccer, for example.
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In case of suspected broken foot, it is recommended to consult the orthopedist, to make the diagnosis and indicate the proper treatment, which can be done using anti-inflammatory drugs, immobilization, rest and, in some cases, surgery.
Broken foot finger photo
Broken foot symptoms
The main symptoms of broken foot are:
- Throbbing pain on the foot;
- Swelling in the region;
- Pain when walking;
- Discoloration or purple spot the bluish on the finger;
- Difficulty in bending the toe;
- Finger of the foot numb or tingling.
In some cases, foot finger may also have loss of sensitivity or be deformed.
How to know if I broke my finger
To know if it broke the foot, it is recommended to consult the orthopedist, who will take a physical examination and evaluate the symptoms presented by the person.
Make an appointment with the orthopedist near you, if you want to confirm the risk of broken foot:
To confirm the diagnosis, the doctor usually also requests image tests such as x-ray or magnetic resonance imaging.
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Possible causes
The possible causes of the broken foot are:
- Traumashow to kick something hard or fall from a heavy object over your fingers;
- High impact activities, such as running, soccer, volleyball and basketball;
- Stresscaused by the use of tight or wide shoes;
In addition, conditions such as osteoporosis or glass bone disease, known as imperfect osteogenesis, may also be related to the broken foot.
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What to do
The treatment indicated by the doctor for the broken foot includes:
- Manipulation, which is made in an office with local anesthesia, for cases of finger bone outside the place or deformed;
- Anti-inflammatory drugs and oral painkillerslike ibuprofen, acetaminophen and naproxen;
- Immobilizationusing splint, plaster or orthopedic boot, which can be recommended for metatarsal bone fractures;
- Surgerywhere the doctor can place pins or plates to hold bones during healing, indicated in cases of exposed fracture or multiple fractures, for example.
Some personal care that is also recommended are resting, applying ice compresses for 10 to 20 minutes, 2 to 3 times a day, and keeping your foot high above heart level height to help disinhole.
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Broken foot recovery time
Broken foot recovery time can last between 6 to 8 weeks. However, recovery can also take longer, according to the type of fracture.
The doctor will inform when the person can resume everyday activities and the practice of physical activities. This is because returning to usual activities before full recovery can cause new injuries.
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