Foot fractures are common injuries that may occur from a fall or while playing a sport. Any foot trauma injury benefits from the expert care at Trinity Foot & Ankle Specialists in Fort Worth, Texas. The team includes physicians with fellowship training in foot trauma. Call the office or book an appointment online today.
Foot Trauma Q & A
What is foot trauma?
Foot trauma refers to any injury involving your feet from an accident or physical activity.
Your feet are complex body parts made up of bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, and muscles. The structure of your feet allows these parts to all work together, helping you stand, walk, run, and jump.
One misstep or high-impact landing may stress the structures in the feet, causing an injury.
What are examples of foot trauma?
The Trinity Foot & Ankle Specialists team includes physicians with fellowship training in foot trauma. They specialize in diagnosing and treating these injuries, including:
- Sprains and strains of the foot
- Navicular fractures
- Lisfranc fractures and dislocations
- Metatarsal fractures
- Tendonitis
- Dislocation
- Plantar fasciitis
- Contusions
- Wounds
The team also has physicians who specialize in sports medicine. Though foot trauma may affect anyone, athletes who play high-impact sports are prone to these types of injuries.
What happens during a foot trauma evaluation?
The specifics of your foot trauma evaluation at Trinity Foot & Ankle Specialists may depend on your injury. The team asks detailed questions about the trauma, including how it happened and your symptoms. They also review your medical history and usual activities.
Your provider examines your injured foot to look for signs of trauma. They may also run imaging tests to check for internal damage. Testing may include X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, or ultrasounds.
How is foot trauma treated?
The team at Trinity Foot & Ankle Specialists customizes treatment for foot trauma injuries based on the location and severity of the injury.
Treatment for foot trauma may include:
- Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE)
- Activity modification
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
- Change in shoe wear
- Foot splinting, bracing, or casting
- Physical therapy
- Custom orthotics
- Wound care
- Injection therapy
When necessary, the team may recommend surgical interventions to treat your foot trauma.
The fellowship-trained foot surgeons treat closed and open foot fractures using open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) or external fixation as needed.
For comprehensive care from the foot trauma experts at Trinity Foot & Ankle Specialists, call the office or schedule a consultation online today.
