Foot Fracture Medical Treatment
Treating foot fractures requires urgent medical attention. Treatment options depend on what part of your toe is affected by pain and the location of the fracture. For instance, if you break your toe, the doctor will splint your foot so that the bone heals in the correct position. In some cases, the break or fracture requires reduction; this will allow the bone to heal in its proper position. Reduction refers to moving the bones back into their original shape.
When the fracture involves parts of your foot close to the ankle, part of your lower leg may also need to be splinted. There are different devices to immobilize different parts of your leg, and you will need to use one accordingly.
After immobilizing and healing the affected bones, you will probably need physical therapy and rehabilitation. This is because muscles that were left immobile to let the injured area heal will now have to work to support your body, so they need to be strengthened.
Certain types of fractures require surgery for better healing, especially open fractures where the skin is broken or when the structure of your feet is severely affected by the injury.