Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What is the definition or description of: foot fracture?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Foot: Fracture from the talus to the phalanges and the tarsal and metatarsal bones between.
Answered 12/1/2012
5.5k views
Thank
See below: It is an injury to one or more of the bones of the foot causing disruption of the cortex (outer covering ) of the bone.
Answered 12/23/2012
5.4k views
Thank
Broken bone.: A foot fracture is a break in any of the bones in the foot.
Answered 9/28/2016
4.3k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
My left foot slipped off of an 8" step horizontally. Could I have fractured my fibula?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How long will it take for a fractured foot to heel?
8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Bone sticking out of foot a bit. Could it be fractured?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
What is the definition or description of: Ankle fracture?
What is the definition or description of: Toe fracture?
How long does it take a fractured foot to heal?
Not sure if I should put weight on recently fractured foot or use crutches?
6 fractured vertebrae after falling 15 feet still in pain this happened in November is this normal?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
