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Foot fracture

Foot fracture

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It is an injury to one or more of the bones of the foot causing disruption of the cortex (outer covering ) 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

Types of

Midfoot fracture
Condition

Symptoms

Swollen foot
Foot pain

Medical devices

Unna's boot

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