Broken Foot: Symptoms & Care Instructions

Feet Pamela R.

Conclusion

If you think your foot may be broken, seek immediate medical help. Don’t wait for your symptoms to worsen before seeing a doctor. Your doctor can help determine if you have a fracture or another type of injury. The earlier you start treatment the nerve outcome.

References;

[1] https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/arthritis/symptoms-causes/syc-20350772

[2] https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9495-osteomyelitis

[3] https://medlineplus.gov/xrays.html

[4] https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/ct-scan/about/pac-20393675

[5] https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/mri-scan/

[6] https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/159111

Pamela R. November 7, 2023

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