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Broken foot

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It is when there is injury to the bone that penetrates the cortex (outer shell) of the bone.

Dr. Arnold Beresh reviewed this

43 year experience in Podiatry

Is a type of:

Fracture • Foot and ankle injuries

How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Foot

Symptoms

Swollen foot
Foot pain

Medical devices

Unna's boot

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