All the bones of the foot are connected to each other, and the slightest damage to any of them provokes disruption of the limb functions, as well as deformation of the neighboring bones. Among the various injuries of the legs, a fourth is a fracture of the metatarsal bone of the foot. Independently determine the diagnosis is not always possible, because patients resort to the doctor's help only with a strong tumor and pain. Treatment can be limited to the application of a tire or to require surgical intervention.
Symptoms of a metatarsal metatarsal bone fracture
Breach of bone integrity is diagnosed only by a specialist. Consider two types of fracture, differing in the symptomatology and specificity of therapy.
Traumatic fracture
Such a trauma is the result of a blow or a sharp reversal of the foot. At the same time, open trauma is distinguished (with damage to surrounding tissues) and closed.
This pathology is characterized by the following symptoms:
- crunch during a fracture;
- unbearable pain;
- deformation of the toe (its shortening or change of position);
- hematoma and swelling.
Fatigue fracture
This is a fracture, formed under the influence of prolonged loads, which athletes often encounter. Often this phenomenon occurs when wearing tight shoes.
In this case, fracture of the foot base of the metatarsal bone is accompanied by the following list of symptoms:
- painful sensation when running and their disappearance at rest;
- swelling of the affected area, but no hematoma.
If any of the above signs are found, you should immediately visit the doctor, as this will provide a high chance of a full recovery and prevent the development of complications.
Treatment of metatarsal bone fractures
The consequences of untimely access to a specialist can be quite serious. The patient is assigned the following measures:
- Providing limb immobility by imposing gypsum.
- Surgical intervention is required when the bone is displaced.
- Wearing crutches to reduce the load on the limb.
Rehabilitation after a fracture of the metatarsal bones of the foot
The period of bone accretion, as a rule, lasts not less than one and a half months. The doctor, having made sure that the crack is overgrown, can
During the recovery period the patient is recommended:
- To do exercises.
- Go through physiotherapy.
- To swim in the swimming pool.
- To go to massage.
Recovery after fracture and the return of normal motor activity of metatarsal foot bone occurs about a month after the removal of gypsum. In the future, you should take a special complex of minerals and vitamins that help strengthen the bones.