Dr. Richard Norman at Coastal Podiatry serving Pismo Beach, CA, is passionate about protecting your feet. He offers several much-needed podiatric treatments to the local community and can assist with foot fracture care.
What Are the Symptoms of a Fractured Foot?
A fracture is when a bone is broken or injured, and it almost always requires treatment to ensure that the bone heals correctly and without compromising the structural integrity of the bone.
More specifically, a fractured foot or ankle can happen to anyone especially those with previous ankle or foot injuries or trauma. Some of the symptoms to look out for include:
- Pain that often increases while being active and decreases while resting
- Inflammation and tenderness
- Difficulty bearing your weight
- A deformity in the foot or ankle
- Bruising or discoloration
Patients are often surprised at the number of delicate bones found in the foot, and if you have symptoms of a fracture, we highly recommend that you seek medical attention.
Diagnosing a Foot Fracture
A podiatric specialist like Dr. Norman who offers foot fracture care in Pismo Beach, CA, will perform a complete evaluation of your foot and request X-rays or imaging to confirm a fracture.
Depending on the type and severity of the fracture, Dr. Norman will recommend suitable treatment ranging from rest and immobilization to surgical intervention in severe cases.
Foot Fracture Care
Dr. Norman and his team provide complete foot fracture care including:
- Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a foot fracture and other foot- and ankle-related conditions
- Foot surgery
- Post-operative care and rehabilitation including dressing changes
- Prescribing necessary medication for infection, pain, or inflammation
- Follow-up appointments to check on the recovery progress and/or patient concerns
- Custom foot orthotics for support and realignment
Once you have been treated and are resting comfortably at home, we recommend that you take a break from normal activities and stay off your feet while you heal from your fracture. After enough time has passed, Dr. Norman will recommend resuming light activities and work on incorporating suitable exercises for your foot so that mobility and function aren’t compromised in the long run.
Foot fracture recovery can not be rushed and requires patience. It may take anywhere from several weeks to months before you are fully healed.
Contact Information
If you need help with foot fracture care in Pismo Beach, CA, look to Dr. Richard Norman at Coastal Podiatry. His passion and compassion for podiatric care should make him your #1 choice when you need foot-related treatment.
Get back to carefree coastal living and call us now at 805-773-3668 to schedule a consultation.