Foot Fractures & Broken Bones
Do you think you may have a foot fracture or a broken bone in your foot? We can get you in the same day to evaluate your condition with our digital X-Rays and Diagnostic Ultrasound on the premises. Why go to an Emergency Room and wait for several hours, pay thousands of dollars to only to be told you will need to follow up with a Foot Specialist or Podiatrist. Our Highly Trained Board Certified Doctors can evaluate you and treat you right away so that you can get back on your feet quickly. We also treated bruised feet, sprained feet, and dislocations of the foot. We have locations in Roslyn and Huntington we service the following towns.
There are two types of foot fractures: stress fractures and general bone fractures. Stress fractures usually occur in the bones of the forefoot extending from the toes to the middle of the foot. Stress fractures are like tiny cracks in the bone surface. They can happen with sudden increases in exercise (such as running or walking for longer distances or times), improper training techniques, or a change in surfaces.
Most other types of fractures extend through the bone and are called bone fractures. They may be stable, in which there is no shift in bone alignment, or displaced, in which the bone ends no longer line up properly. Bone fractures usually result from trauma, such as dropping a heavy object on your foot, or from a twisting injury. If the fractured bone does not break through the skin, it is called a closed fracture. If the fracture does break through the skin, it is called an open fracture.
Because of the complex structures in the foot, there are some other, more specific types of fractures that can occur. For example, the fifth metatarsal, known as the little or pinky toe, is susceptible to a variety of different fractures. The relationship between the ankle and the foot can be compromised by an ankle-twisting injury, which may tear the tendon that attaches to this bone and pull a small piece of the bone away. A more serious injury in the same area is known as a Jones fracture, which occurs near the base of the bone and disrupts its blood supply. This injury may take longer to heal or require surgery.
Common symptoms for any type of foot fracture include pain, swelling, and sometimes bruising. Be sure to seek medical attention for any suspected foot fracture.
Our Roslyn Practice can service, Port Washington, Glen Cove, Muttontown, Oyster Bay, Mineola, Roslyn Heights, Manhasset, Great Neck, Sands Point, Kings Point, Lake Success, New Hyde Park, Carle Place, Greenvale, Brookville, Old Brookville, Roslyn Estates, Roslyn Harbor, Garden City, and Old Westbury.
Our Huntington Practice can service, Northport, East Northport, Centerport, Cold Spring Harbor, Huntington Station, Jericho, Syosset, Plainview, Dix Hills, Melville, Deer Park, and Coram.
For more immediate information on foot fractures and broken bones, please contact our Long Island foot doctors at Advanced Podiatry today at either our Manhasset, Huntington, Coram, Woodbury, Mineola, Williston Park & Maspeth, Plainview NY . You may also contact us 24/7 through our Appointment Request Form .
