Nobody is ever looking for fractures to happen, but all they take is one unfortunate moment. A slip, a fall, a crash, a bad tackle—you almost never see it coming, but you’ll be feeling the results for some time. Each human foot contains 26 bones, and put together, the feet comprise nearly one-quarter of the bones in the body. When one or more bones in the feet or ankles become broken, your best option for treatment lies with a specialist in that area.
Not every fracture is the same. There are different general types that will require different approaches of treatment depending upon their alignment, location, and severity. The first thought most people have of fractures is a break extended fully through the bone. Of these types, some will just break apart and not shift in any way. If pieces of the broken bone do move out of alignment, they are considered displaced.
A bone can also sustain cracks along its surface, known as stress fractures. These often are the result of repetition and overuse but can grow deeper if not addressed. When a fracture is suspected, it is important to seek medical treatment as soon as possible.
In severe cases, surgery may be needed to repair the bones and surrounding soft tissues. The type of procedure needed will depend upon the nature of the injury, but we take care to discuss and fully explain the options to our patients. If you have had an injury, don’t delay, make an appointment with our specialist, Dr. Mary K. Benjamin-Swonger in Scottsdale, Arizona and advise the office when scheduling the appointment of the potential injury.
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