A broken foot (foot fracture) is a break or tear of one of the bones in the foot. Common causes include falls, car accidents, and sports injuries.

 Treatment for a broken foot depends on the location and severity of the injury. A severely broken leg may require metal pins and plates to hold the debris together. Less severe fractures can be treated with a cast or splint. In any case, prompt diagnosis and treatment are essential for a complete cure.

 Symptoms

 The thigh bone (femur) is the strongest bone in the body. Fractures of the femur are so intense that they are usually evident when the femur is fractured. However, damage to the bone along the shin (tibia) or the shin bone (fibula) may be less noticeable.

 Signs and symptoms of a broken foot include:

•  Severe pain that may be aggravated by movement
•  swelling
•  Kindness
•  rotten
•  Significant deformation or shortening of the affected leg
•  I can't walk

 Babies with broken legs may drift or stop walking for no apparent reason.

 When to go to the doctor

 If you or your child has any signs or symptoms of a broken leg, seek medical attention immediately. Delays in diagnosis and treatment can cause problems later on, such as poor recovery.

 Seek emergency treatment for a broken leg after a major injury, such as a car or motorcycle accident. Fractures of the femur are serious and potentially life-threatening injuries and require emergency medical care to protect the area from further damage and ensure safe access to local hospitals.

 Foot fractures can occur for the following reasons:

Fall. A simple fall can fracture the bones of one or both lower extremities. Femoral fractures usually take a much larger hit.

Car-related accidents. In a car accident, all three leg bones can be broken. Fractures can occur if your knee is caught in the dashboard during a collision, or if your car is damaged and hits your foot.

Sports injury. Extending your foot beyond its natural limits during contact sports can cause foot fractures. The same applies to falls and direct hits. For example, from a hockey stick or an opponent's body.

Child abuse. In the case of children, a broken leg can be the result of child abuse, especially if such an injury occurs before the child can walk.

Use too much. Stress fractures are small cracks that occur in the supporting bones of the body, including the shinbone. Fatigue fractures are usually caused by repetitive effects of abuse, such as B. A long walk has occurred. However, it can occur with regular use of weakened bone with symptoms such as osteoporosis.