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Each of your feet contains 26 bones and 33 joints, making them at high risk of fractures. If you fractured your foot while playing sports or by dropping a heavy object on it, seek professional treatment right away. The board-certified podiatrists at San Juan Health Partners Foot and Ankle in Farmington, New Mexico, have decades of experience diagnosing and treating foot and ankle fractures.
A foot fracture is an injury to one or more of the bones or joints in your foot. Foot fractures come in all shapes and sizes. Some are small and as thin as a human hair (stress fractures), while others cause large visible breaks and significant pain.
Common causes include car accidents, falls, overuse injuries, and missteps. No matter the cause, if it’s interfering with your quality of life, the team at San Juan Health Partners Foot and Ankle is here to help.
Telltale signs of foot fractures include:
Minor fractures may improve with conservative care like ice, rest, and elevation. However, if there’s a visible deformity or the pain and swelling worsens, it’s important to make an appointment. The sooner you’re treated, the less likely you are to experience serious complications.
Your podiatrist reviews your medical history, symptoms, and examines your foot and ankle for areas of tenderness. If necessary, we provide diagnostic imaging such as X-rays or MRIs in-house to get a clear look at the bones and joints.
At San Juan Health Partners Foot and Ankle, treatment focuses on decreasing pain, restoring mobility, and promoting healing. Depending on the severity, we may recommend:
Podiatric surgeons provide specialized surgical and non-invasive treatments for all foot and ankle conditions.