Foot Trauma

What is foot trauma?

Foot trauma occurs when you injure any part of your foot, such as your toes, ankles, or heels. Your feet have dozens of bones, joints, tendons, muscles, and ligaments. These hard and soft tissues work together to support a full range of motion but are susceptible to injury and general wear-and-tear. 

Visit Evolve Foot & Woundcare right away if you experience foot trauma. Intervention and treatment can stop the pain, prevent the injury from worsening, and help you return to your favorite activities sooner. 

What are some examples of foot trauma?

At Evolve Foot & Woundcare, Dr. Bingham treats various types of foot trauma, including:

• Bruises
• Puncture wounds
• Cuts and scrapes
• Ligament sprains
• Muscle strains
• Torn and ruptured tendons
• Fractures (broken bones)
• Dislocated joints
• Crush injuries

Foot trauma can also occur due to untreated diabetes. Dr. Bingham offers treatment for diabetic neuropathy and diabetic ulcers (slow-healing wounds that form on the legs and feet).

How does a foot doctor diagnose foot trauma?

Dr. Bingham reviews your medical records and asks about your injury, including what you were doing when it occurred, the symptoms you’re experiencing, and if the pain extends into other areas of your body, like your lower leg or buttocks. 

Next, Dr. Bingham completes a podiatry exam. She looks at your skin for bruising, swelling, and redness; assesses your muscle strength, reflexes, and joint flexibility; and gently presses on the affected area, checking for sensitive places. 

Then, she refers you to Danbury Hospital for X-rays, CT scans, or MRIs. These imaging procedures help Dr. Bingham identify broken bones and soft tissue injuries and play an essential role in guiding treatment.

What is the treatment for foot trauma?

At Evolve Foot & Woundcare, Dr. Bingham treats foot trauma using a conservative, patient-centered approach. She might suggest:

• Rest
• Ice
• Compression
• Activity changes
• Corticosteroid injections
• Physical therapy
• Custom orthotics
• Bracing with a cast or a splint
• Mobility devices, like crutches or a wheelchair
• Wound care

Depending on your injury's severity, Dr. Bingham might recommend surgical intervention for foot trauma. Surgery is performed at Danberry Hospital.

If you experience foot trauma, look no further than Evolve Foot & Woundcare. Call the office to take advantage of their full array of injured foot care services or book an appointment online today, which is fast and easy.