Foot Injury Treatment

Understanding Foot Injury

If foot injury is affecting your daily life in Georgia, knowing what's happening is the first step toward relief.

Symptoms you might notice

• Foot pain while walking
• Swelling on top or bottom of foot
• Heel pain, especially in morning
• Difficulty wearing shoes

What tends to cause it

• Overuse from running or walking
• Improper footwear
• Traumatic impact
• Flat feet or high arches

What the research shows

Distinguishing a fractured toe from a sprain often requires imaging, because pain, swelling, and bruising can overlap between the two injuries. ^[1]

Many uncomplicated toe fractures are managed conservatively, for example with buddy taping and supportive footwear, rather than surgery. ^[2]

How we approach treatment

• Custom orthotic inserts
• Shockwave therapy
• Surgical fracture repair
• Plantar fascia release

Talk to a Georgia Spine & Orthopedics specialist

Our Georgia spine and orthopedic team builds each care plan around your individual situation.

References

Morris B, Mullen S, Schroeppel P, et al. Open physeal fracture of the distal phalanx of the hallux. The American journal of emergency medicine. 2017. (Review) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28214061/

Kyung MG, Yoon YS, Kim Y, et al. Prolonged Union in Conservative Treatment of Symphalangeal Toe Fractures: Case Series. Clinics in orthopedic surgery. 2024. (Journal Article) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38562628/

This information is for general education only and is not medical advice. It does not replace consultation with a qualified healthcare provider.