Ruptures or tears in some of the bones of the foot. Includes fractures of the two little rounded bones that can be found just below the big toe (sesamoids), of the bones of the middle of the foot (metatarsal bones), or from the bones located in the posterior part of the foot like the calcaneus in the heel.
It can be produced by direct traumatism, a fall, a twist or due to repetitive overexertion of the bone. Impact sports, using inappropriate sports gear or having osteoporosis increase the risk of suffering from it.
Its symptoms are pain, swelling, hematoma and/or foot deformity.
It can be diagnosed through physical exploration and/or an imaging test.
The treatment is based on managing the pain and enabling the bone to restore using conventional analgesia and avoiding putting weight on the foot; more severe cases may need surgery.
To prevent fractures, it is recommended to use appropriate footwear, follow a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D and avoid traumatism as much as possible.
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