Fracture feet – broken leg

Description foot fracture

Fracture feet – failure of one or more bones in the foot foot.

The stack consists of 26 small bones. Predplyusna – the name of the seven bones, which constitute the rear and middle part of the foot. The foot is made up of the five metatarsals and 14 falang – two phalanx in the thumb and three in each of the remaining fingers.

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

The reasons for the fracture of the foot

The cause of injury is a fracture of the foot bones, the cause of which can be:

• Drop;
• Blows or object falling on the foot;
• Clashes;
• Sharp turns.

Besides, when the bone is stressed for a long time, it may be formed small cracks. This so-called stress fracture, and some bone (metatarsals and the talus) They are at higher risk for this type of fracture.

Risk factors for a fracture of the foot

Factors, that increase the risk of fractures of the foot include:

• Advanced age;
• Reduced muscle mass;
• Osteoporosis;
• Some congenital bone disease;
• Anomalies or absence of menstrual cycle;
• Sudden changes of occupation more stressful (eg, conscription, hiking);
• Shock or cyclically repetitive movements in some sports (eg, gymnastics, basketball, tennis, run).

Symptoms of a fracture of the foot

Symptoms include:

• Pain, often severe;
• Bruising and swelling in the injured area;
• Numbness in the toes;
• Reducing the range of motion of the foot;
• Inability to walk normally;
• Deformation of the feet on the fracture site.

Diagnosis of foot fracture

The doctor will ask about your symptoms, recent physical activity, About, how the accident occurred, will examine the fracture. It may be assigned X-ray Feet, to find out the type of fracture and determine what bones are broken.

Treatment of fractures of the foot

Treatment will depend on the location and severity of the injury and includes:

• Installation of destroyed bone parts in the normal position. Sometimes the routine may require anesthesia or surgery;
• Saving a stationary position until the injured bone healing and splices.

Conservative treatment of fractures of the foot

When uncomplicated broken leg bone can be restored without surgery. You, perhaps, only needed crutches and shoes with hard soles, to protect the fracture. At the toes may need to splint, to protect the injured finger.

A more serious fracture may require a splint or plaster cast, for bone fixation. To help walking will need to use crutches.

The operation at the turn of the foot

In some severe cases,, that reposition the bones, need surgery. The physician can use a small metal plate with screws, screws or pins to preserve the bones in a fixed position during healing. At the foot after surgery or plaster splint is applied. To walk, You will need to use crutches. As the healing will be performed the additional x-rays, that allows you to monitor the treatment and to avoid displacement of bones.

Exercises to restore a fractured foot

When a doctor decides, that the bones are fused enough, it is recommended to start to do the exercises to improve range of motion and strengthen the muscles of the foot. This may require the assistance of a physiotherapist. Do not go in for sports, until the foot is fully healed.

Healing time of fracture of the foot

Metatarsals and phalanges bones are overgrown by 3-6 weeks, tarsal bones may heal 6-10 weeks.

Preventing foot fracture

To prevent foot fractures:

• When you exercise, always wear well-fitting athletic shoes;
• Alternate exercise;
• Eat a diet, rich in calcium and vitamin D;
• Perform exercises to strengthen bones;
• Train your muscles, to prevent a fall and to be strong and the movable.