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Foot Fracture

A foot fracture is a break in any of the bones in the foot.

The foot is made up of 26 small bones. The tarsus is the name for the 7 bones that make up the hindfoot and the midfoot. The forefoot consists of the 5 metatarsals and the 14 phalanges. There are two phalanges in the big toe and three in each of the remaining toes.

A foot fracture can happen in any foot bone, but metatarsal fractures are the most common.

Causes of foot fractures

There are many things that can cause a foot fracture. Some of the main ones are listed below.

Falls
Blows or object falling on the foot
Collisions
Severe twists

Also, when a bone is subjected to repeated stress over a long time, small cracks may form. These are called stress fractures , and certain bones (metatarsals and the talus) in the foot are at higher risk for this type of fracture.

Symptoms of a foot fracture

Pain in the effected foot, often severe
Bruising and swelling in the injured area
Numbness in toes or foot
Decreased range of motion in foot or ankle
Inability to walk comfortably or put pressure on the foot.
A lump or visible deformity over the fracture site

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