How to understand what are the symptoms of a foot fracture? Are there any signs that we can observe and detect to know if the bones in our foot are broken? In this short guide we show you what to do.
What are the characteristics of the foot and what does the breaking of the bones that compose it entail?
Fractures affecting the feet and ankles are very common among people of all ages. The summer period, then, could expose some subjects to greater risk given the numerous outdoor activities that take place. Sometimes, these are such small and inconspicuous fractures that it is quite difficult to distinguish them. In fact, it is not certain that the fracture involves an inability of the subject to walk or to maintain an upright position. There are different types of fractures. The bones that make up a foot are 26 and very small. The consequence of one of them fracture it also denotes a complex rehabilitation as this traumatic event could cause difficulty in walking or particular deformities.
These symptoms tell you if you have a foot fracture
How to recognize this condition to avoid further aggravation? First of all we must specify that the symptoms can vary in relation to the part of the foot involved in the injury. Generally speaking, we can say that these symptoms tell you if you have a foot fracture.
1) sharp and sometimes quite acute pain;
2) swelling in the area affected by the fracture;
3) difficulty maintaining an upright position or standing without causing pain;
4) possible presence of bruises, hematomas or swelling in the area affected by the lesion;
5) particular deformities or defects of pronation.
In particular, it is deformities or the obvious protrusion of a bone that could help distinguish a fracture from a simple sprain. In these cases, it is always advisable to contact experienced medical personnel or an emergency room. The very first intervention that could follow consists of immobilization of the foot, application of ice and possible administration of painkillers. Once in the emergency room, it is very likely that the doctor will undergo instrumental tests to verify the situation. Among the most frequent we find: CT scan, foot x-ray, magnetic resonance and bone scan.
Fracture resulting from an accident at work: how to receive the payment of contributions for free during the illness
In the event that the fracture is the consequence of an accident at work, we remind you that the INPS pays the contributions free of charge during the illness. For further information in this regard, it is possible to consult the conditions for the payment of the so-called “figurative contributions” by consulting the page who.
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