Question 1

i bumped my small toe more than 3 months ago. it is stil very painful on the side of my foot and there is a big calus like bone forming on the side. could i have broken it?

Accepted Answer

Probably yes: Small toes are often broken in cases like you describe. The problem would be due to poor shoe fit and further irritation or infection of the same toe. You should see a doctor to determine if the callous is related to the fracture, and if the malpositioned toe either needs an accommodative shoe or repair itself. Do not avoid getting this checked out professionally as the downside risk is great.

Question 2

i smashed my foot, did i break a bone?

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Xray: You need to have your foot examined and xrays would be able to tell if you have fractured anything.  Go to the podiatrist!

Question 3

what happens if bone fragments in foot?

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The bones: Could fracture, arthritis could set in, the foot could collapse. Fragmentation occurs with charcot foot.

Question 4

how many bones in the  foot?

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26: There are 26 if you count both feet that's 1/4 of the bones in the body.

Question 5

break a navicular bone in foot, what to do?

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See a foot doc: Would all depend on how bad the break was. Sometimes bones get a stress fracture, sometimes they break in pieces or dislocate, so would need more info..
I just treated one few weeks ago and all they needed was a cam walker boot for few weeks....

Question 6

what to do with a big bone popping out of my foot?

Accepted Answer

Depends: On what you mean. Are you describing a bunion? If so can be surgically fixed.

Question 7

what are bone spurs on the outside edge of the foot?

Accepted Answer

Depends: There are a number of causes for bone spurs to develop on the outside of the foot.  Among the two most common causes for spurs to occur are either along an arthritic joint or as a result if chronic pressure/irritation.  A bunion être deformity is among the most common causes and the forefoot is widened in that area causing chronic irritation and spurring when rubbing against a shoe.  Get checked.

Question 8

in what way can i break a navicular bone in my foot?

Accepted Answer

Trauma: The navicular bone is usually sustains a fracture from direct trauma.

Question 9

bone sticking out of foot a bit. could it be fractured?

Accepted Answer

Possible: If you had an injury it may be a fracture.  Not all protruding bony prominences are fractures.  The prominence may be as a result of a normal anatomical variant of that bone. It could be a compensatory change of the bone in the area due to soft tissue contractures or a biomechanical abnormality, or it may be due to an underlying bone tumor. Get seen by a professional to determine the cause.

Question 10

could the bone chip from your toe migrate up your foot?

Accepted Answer

No: Bone chips don't migrate far from where they separated from bone. Yes, they can float around if in joint, but they won't move from toe to foot. Assuming that you're asking b/c your foot now hurts after sustaining injury to toe, perhaps pain is from change in walking mechanics to adjust for injured toe. Chat w/your Family Doc or Podiatrist.

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I bumped my small toe more than 3 months ago. it is stil very painful on the side of my foot and there is a big calus like bone forming on the side. could i have broken it?

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I smashed my foot, did i break a bone?

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What happens if bone fragments in foot?

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How many bones in the foot?

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Break a navicular bone in foot, what to do?

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What to do with a big bone popping out of my foot?

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What are bone spurs on the outside edge of the foot?

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Bone sticking out of foot a bit. could it be fractured?

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Could the bone chip from your toe migrate up your foot?

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