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What are the symptomsof a foot fracture in adults?

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Pain, bruising, edem: Pain, bruising, swelling (edema), numbness due to swelling, inability to bear weight or full weight , iniability to wear a shoe due to to above. Some fractures are rather unremarkable and just require rest and protection while others require casting or even surgery. Get check, get an x ray and sometimes even an MRI is required.

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Dr. Ellen Wenzel answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Pain: Pain and history of injury are the most common presenting complaints for foot fracture.

Answered 7/20/2012

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Symptoms include:: Pain, swelling, and limitation of motion.

Answered 3/30/2014

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