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A broken foot is one of the most common types of fractures out there, and every emergency room sees thousands of these every year that happen because of a variety of different causes; you\u2019re likely to have a broken rather than a fractured foot where you notice that symptoms like bruising, pain and swelling get worse rather than better, and you\u2019re also likely to experience a loss of feeling or movement together with this, although movement range is limited rather than completely immovable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having a broken foot is the kind of injury that means a trip straight to the emergency room to have the fracture x-rayed and set in place \u2013 and not seeing your doctor, in this case, can mean that the injury sets in the wrong place, leading to deformities of the foot and further injuries down the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 8 of the most common causes of a broken foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Car Accidents<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Car accidents happen at a rate of thousands per year, and they can be one of the most common causes out there for fractures, breaks and other injuries \u2013 which can very often include a broken foot. Usually, a broken foot is caused by any kind of severe impact on the foot which transfers enough force to break or fracture <\/a>a bone, and there are many car accidents that fit this description perfectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have been in a minor or major car accident and notice bruising, pain or swelling that doesn\u2019t appear to go down, visit your doctor \u2013 yes, even in cases where you feel that it might be a sprain rather than a break, since it\u2019s very common for actual breaks to be missed and misdiagnosed in this way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pedestrians also commonly develop this injury after accidents, particularly due to direct impact where, for example, a wheel drives over the foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Dropping Weight on the Foot<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Broken feet are most commonly caused by a direct impact to the foot that\u2019s severe enough to cause a break and shift in the bone, and this can sometimes happen when something is dropped on the foot. There are many times where you might have dropped something on your foot and it didn\u2019t cause a break \u2013 but whether or not a bone will snap from impact is dependant on the weight <\/a>dropped, and the angle it\u2019s dropped from.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve recently dropped something on your foot and notice that any pain, swelling or bruising doesn\u2019t subside in the time that you would expect for a normal bruise or sprain, consider that it might be a broken foot and have the injury x-rayed and placed in a cast as soon as possible in order to avoid the risk of further injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More care with heavy lifting can often avoid this cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Kicking a Ball<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Broken feet are one of the most common types of sports injuries, and it can happen in a variety of different sports that includes baseball, basketball, football \u2013 yes, both types \u2013 and many others. Contact sports can also sometimes increase the risk of developing a broken foot or severe fracture. This type of injury can happen when the foot sustains a massive impact \u2013 and pain, swelling and bruising will be the first symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An x-ray<\/a> is imperative to the healing process in order to establish just how bad the injury is and how it should be set; after this, one can expect to be out of action for at least eight weeks until the fracture has healed over completely. Professional sportspeople might also want to follow up with their medical professionals about how to resume exercise and their career after healing from such a severe injury \u2013 sometimes it can mean the need for surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Falling<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Thousands of people take severe falls which result in injuries, breaks, and fractures every year \u2013 although it\u2019s not only something that happens to the elderly or small children, it can happen at any point in your life. Any fall that places added strain<\/a>, pressure or impact on the ankle or foot can be enough to cause a break and will be immediately apparent after the accident has taken place<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have sustained a broken foot after a bad fall, you will notice that the symptoms are far worse than they would have been if the injury was just a sprain. The best thing you can do is to see your doctor, especially because you might have sustained other injuries during the same accident that you might not be aware of at the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note any symptoms that you are experiencing to your doctor, including any pain and bruising in other areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Twisting the Ankle<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Any kind of force or impact that twists the ankle <\/a>can also sometimes contribute to what causes a broken foot depending on the angle or the impact. If you have twister your ankle and notice that pain and swelling don\u2019t subside or you have a sudden decreased range of movement, then it\u2019s time to make an appointment with your doctor or get to the emergency room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Twisting an ankle in this way is something that\u2019s commonly seen as a sports injury, but might occur for many other reasons including as a result of taking a bad fall \u2013 or sometimes just taking the wrong step. Some factors can increase your risk of breaking a bone rather than just spraining an ankle, including existing tissue and bone disorders and conditions such as arthritis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should you notice an increased rate of bruising and fracturing in general, speak to your doctor about potential causes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Taking a Wrong Step<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Although a lot of the different causes for a broken foot on this list can be attributed to severe impact<\/a>, there are many minor ways in which the same injury can occur \u2013 including just taking a wrong step when doing something simple like going up or downstairs or crossing the street. Impacts and breaks happen in a variety of different ways, and it can sometimes just be a combination of the wrong angle and pressure point which causes a bone to snap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Certain risk factors can increase your risk of developing this type of fracture during non-strenuous activities, including existing conditions such as arthritis. Speak to your doctor about what can be done to manage these health conditions if you suspect an underlying condition has been making your symptoms any worse. Walking aids might be needed in some cases even after the injury has healed, especially with more severe conditions like arthritis being present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Wearing the Wrong Shoes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of broken foot injuries caused every year by people who are wearing the wrong type of shoes for their feet; sometimes the shoes are outright the wrong size, but most of the time they are simply the wrong fit \u2013 and this increases your risk of unnecessary pressure on the foot, tripping while walking and taking a bad fall. Badly-made or worn shoes can also sometimes increase your risk \u2013 for example, if a heel were to break while crossing the street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The wrong shoes for your body type and feet can also mean that it\u2019s affecting your posture and it could be the reason behind neck and back pain<\/a>, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you aren\u2019t sure how to approach this, particularly after an injury, see your doctor about which shoes are right for your needs and will conform to your feet best. Sometimes shoe inserts can do a lot of good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Running or Jogging<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Broken feet don\u2019t just happen in ways that involve a sudden or sharp impact to the foot; they can also happen over a long period of time as a body part is subjected to more and more stress. Running or jogging is one such activity that can place added strain on the foot and increase the likelihood of a broken foot due to the increased and repetitive impact. This is why it\u2019s vital to adapt your exercise routine the moment you feel any pain or discomfort, and also why it\u2019s vital for anyone who takes running or jogging seriously to warm up first \u2013 and wear the right shoes for their body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you notice any swelling, bruising, pain or discomfort during or after exercise<\/a>, stop and see your doctor: Continuing past this point can worsen an existing fracture, or even cause one if all you had at first was a minor sprain or injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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