Foot & Ankle Fractures
What Is A Foot or Ankle Fracture?
A foot or ankle fracture is a break in one or more bones of the foot or ankle. Fractures can range from small stress fractures caused by repetitive loading to more significant injuries resulting from trauma or accidents.
Common Types of Foot And Ankle Fractures
Common types of foot and ankle fractures include:
- Stress fractures
- Metatarsal fractures
- Toe fractures
- Ankle fractures
- Fifth metatarsal (Jones) fractures
- Heel bone (calcaneal) fractures
- Midfoot (Lisfranc) injuries
- Navicular fractures
- Talus fractures
- Avulsion fractures
When Does Foot or Ankle Fracture Occur?
Foot and ankle fractures can occur due to:
- Sporting injuries
- Falls or accidents
- Twisting or rolling the ankle
- Repetitive overuse and training loads
- Osteoporosis or reduced bone density
- Sudden increases in physical activity
What Are The Symptoms?
Symptoms may include:
- Pain and tenderness
- Swelling and bruising
- Difficulty walking or weight-bearing
- Reduced movement and function
- Localised pain that worsens with activity
- A popping or cracking sensation at the time of injury
- Visible deformity in more severe injuries
Treatment Options
At Podiatry Medics, assessment and management may include:
- Comprehensive clinical assessment
- Referral for X-rays, ultrasound, CT or MRI imaging where required
- CAM Boot (Moon Boot) prescription and fitting
- Advise around devices such as crutches and offloading devices when necessary
- K-Laser therapy to assist pain management and support healing
- Exercise rehabilitation and strengthening programs
- Footwear assessment and recommendations
- Return-to-work and return-to-sport planning
- Orthotics and supportive devices where appropriate
- Referral to orthopaedic specialists or fracture clinics when required
Early diagnosis and appropriate management are essential to ensure optimal healing, minimise complications and help you safely return to work, sport and everyday activities.
Why Choose Podiatry Medics?
At Podiatry Medics, we look beyond the feet to understand how posture and movement influence the whole body.
No referral required.