Foot Fracture Specialist

Town Center Foot & Ankle

Podiatry located in Kingwood, TX & Atascocita, TX

Foot fractures can lead to chronic pain and instability if they’re not properly diagnosed right away — even if it’s just a minor stress fracture. At Town Center Foot & Ankle in Kingwood, Texas, you can get comprehensive diagnostic care and effective treatment, all under one roof. If you have a broken bone in your foot or ankle, request an evaluation by calling the clinic to speak with a team member or by requesting online.

Foot Fracture Q & A

What are the symptoms of a foot fracture?

With 26 bones in each of your feet, in addition to your ankle bones and joint, you have a lot of room for injury. To make matters worse, foot fractures aren’t always obvious. Unless you have a complete break that causes a bump, you might not know right away that you broke a bone in your foot. Some of the initial warning signs of a foot fracture include:

Difficulty bearing weight on the foot
Swelling, bruising, or tenderness
Pain that worsens during normal activities

You might also notice that any pain you do have diminishes shortly after you elevate your foot and rest it.

How is a foot fracture treated?

As soon as an injury occurs, your body immediately jumps into action and starts healing. While this response is ideal, in the case of a fracture, if you don’t have it properly set, it might not heal correctly and leave you with chronic pain and instability.

If you suspect you have a foot fracture, it’s important to head to Town Center Foot & Ankle as soon as possible for a thorough diagnosis. Even a minor stress fracture requires immediate medical intervention. Depending on the severity of your foot fracture, your treatment plan can include:

Bracing or casting
Walking with crutches
Physical therapy
Ultrasound therapy through physical therapy
Electrical stimulation

For minor fractures or to help prevent future injuries once you’re healed, your podiatrist might suggest getting fitted for orthotic inserts. These custom-laser scanned inserts help stabilize your foot and provide ultimate support.

Do I need surgery for a broken foot?

Possibly, although unless you have a complete break, foot surgery is generally the last resort if conservative treatments aren’t helping you. Surgery for a foot fracture — which sometimes includes stress fractures — involves implanting supportive screws, pins, or plates.

With a team of podiatric surgeons and practitioners available to treat your broken foot at Town Center Foot & Ankle, you can feel confident about having a full recovery, no matter how severe your foot fracture may be.

Request your foot fracture evaluation at Town Center Foot & Ankle by calling the office to request or with the online scheduling feature.

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