Treatment for Broken Foot
The location and severity of the fracture will determine the kind of care you receive. For pain management, you could require rest and medicines. For the broken foot, a cast, brace, or boot is also typical. In more serious situations, surgery can be required. Find out how to treat a broken bone using first aid right away.
The following are typical treatment options for a broken foot:
- over-the-counter pain relievers
- rest
- using crutches or a wheelchair to remove weight from the injured foot
- wearing a cast, splint, brace, boot, or special shoe
- manipulating the bones to realign them
- surgery to implant pins, screws, rods, or plates