Foot Fractures
Fractures, or broken bones, of the foot and ankle are common injuries. Because our foot and ankle are necessary for walking, it is important to have proper treatment of any foot or ankle fracture.
Calcaneus Fracture
The Calcaneus is the bone in heel. Calcaneus Fractures can be severe injuries and often lead to problems of chronic pain in the foot. Treatment of a broken heel bone depends on the severity of the fracture.
Talus Fractures
A Talus Fracture occurs when the Talar bone, one of the important connections between the leg and the foot, is broken. The Talus has cartilage that contributes to both the ankle and hindfoot joints.
A Talus Fracture often requires surgery – and even with surgical treatment, patients often have long term ankle problems such as arthritis.
Broken Ankle – Ankle Fracture
An Ankle Fracture is a common injury. Broken ankles are among the most prevalent fracture types. For more information on Ankle Fractures, click here.
Metatarsal Stress Fracture
A Metatarsal Stress Fracture is a common cause of foot pain, especially when people suddenly increase their activities. This type of injury, notorious in soldier recruits, is also called a “March Fracture.”
Jones Fracture
A Jones Fracture is a fracture of the fifth metatarsal of the foot. Patients who sustain a Jones Fracture have pain over this middle/outside area of their foot, swelling, and difficulty walking.
Navicular Stress Fracture
A Navicular Stress Fracture is an injury to the midfoot region below the ankle. Athletes who sustain a Navicular Stress Fracture commonly complain of a vague pain in the midfoot that hurts during activity. Treatment of Navicular Stress Fractures is usually accomplished with a cast.
Lisfranc Fracture
Actually a fracture and dislocation, this is an injury to a joint in the midfoot.
