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\n\nAnytime a foot injury is sustained, an immediate visit to the Emergency Room is recommended. Once you have been evaluated, deemed stable, and discharged, the next step is to make an appointment with a foot specialist. With its 26 bones, the foot is one of the most complex areas of the body thus evaluation by a podiatrist is imperative.<\/p>\n
In any fracture, we must ensure that the bone has not shifted out of alignment to rule out the need for fracture reduction and\/or surgical treatment. Once the fracture is deemed stable, an appropriate treatment plan is implemented in order to get you on the road to recovery. All symptoms should always be evaluated with a thorough consultation and examination by your podiatrist for an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan to exclude any serious underlying condition.<\/p>\n
We also offer treatment options to optimize your natural healing for athletes that need to return to the field quickly.<\/strong><\/p>\n In any fracture, we must ensure that the bone has not shifted out of alignment to rule-out the need for fracture reduction and\/or surgical treatment. <\/span>Toe fractures and metatarsal fractures are commonly seen in the office setting while ankle and calcaneal fractures tend to be diagnosed in the emergency room due to the more severe nature of the injury. Your New York podiatrist<\/a> provide fracture care, surgery if necessary and prescribe a physical therapy regimen to get you back to health quickly. Visit the best NYC foot doctor<\/a> to find out more about your\u00a0foot injuries<\/a>\u00a0or fracture. Fractures are categorized as:<\/p>\n An acute fracture is from a sudden injury, like a car accident or fall. A stress fracture is from repeated stress over time like running.\u00a0 Stress fractures are common in the so-called \u201cweekend warrior\u201d group which refers to those that work a normal desk job during the week but participate in sports on the weekend. In these patients, the bone may not be as strong because an activity is sporadic not allowing time for the bone to adapt to stress.<\/p>\n An open fracture occurs when the skin breaks over the fracture, creating a path for infection to find its way into your broken bones. Open fractures are serious, as they damage the soft tissues around the bone, which complicates the treatment process. Please visit the closest emergency room if you suspect an open fracture. A closed fracture is a fracture without broken skin.<\/p>\n A displaced fracture refers to the bones slipping out of alignment after they break. Displaced fractures require the care of an NYC\u00a0podiatrist to be properly realigned. This may involve metal pins or even plates used to set the bones into place. A non-displaced break simply means the fracture didn\u2019t move the bones out of alignment. These breaks typically heal faster but you will need to wear a surgical shoe, boot, or cast to prevent stress to the area while they heal.<\/p>\n Your foot doctor in NYC is trained to treat all of the types of fractures of the foot and ankle so schedule a visit if you have recently suffered an injury.<\/p>\n Acute foot fractures typically are caused by a direct injury to your foot. This can happen by any number of means, such as:<\/p>\n The 5th<\/sup> metatarsal is often fractured during an ankle sprain. <\/span>Certain bones can be fractured by badly twisting your ankle or foot. The 5th<\/sup> metatarsal is often fractured during an ankle sprain. A tendon attaches to the base of your 5th<\/sup> metatarsal which can rip a piece of bone off when the ankle is twisted. \u00a0Another cause of acute fractures is twisting the foot while landing from a jump or fall. This is a common injury among ballet dancers. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n If you fear you\u2019ve suffered a foot or ankle fracture, visit New York podiatrist. In the case of a high-impact injury, if you are having severe pain, have a highly swollen bruised foot or have an open fracture with exposed flesh, please visit the emergency room first to make sure you are medically stable. Emergency rooms are important for acute care but it is important to visit a specialist for follow-up care and surgical treatment so make an appointment with the best NYC podiatrist soon after the injury.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/section>\nTypes Of Fractures<\/h2>\n
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<\/span>Stress fractures are common in the so called \u201cweekend warrior\u201d group which refer to those that work a normal desk job during the week but participate in sports on the weekend. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\nCauses of Foot Fracture<\/h2>\n
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Symptoms of Foot Fracture<\/h2>\n