Causes, symptoms and treatment methods

The toes of one foot consist of 14 bones (phalanges), and the metatarsal consists of 5 bones that
connect the toes to the ankle joint. Previous bones can fracture as a result of many reasons, which we
will learn about in the following lines.
Causes of toe and metatarsal fractures

Fractures of the toes and metatarsals affect individuals as a result of:

Something heavy falls on the instep or toes.
Violent collision of fingers with solid objects.

Symptoms of toe and metatarsal fractures

Immediately after the fracture occurs, the patient shows the following symptoms:

Severe pain in the toes and metatarsals.
Swelling at the site of injury.
Bruising appears around the fracture site.
The injured person is unable to walk using his injured foot.

Diagnosis of toe and metatarsal fractures

The doctor examines the fingers and metatarsals in the clinic, and if he suspects a fracture, he requests
one of the following tests to be performed to determine the location and degree of the fracture:

X ray.
Magnetic Resonance.
CT scan.

Treatment of toe and metatarsal fractures

The most important methods of treating toe and metatarsal fractures include:

Reduce broken bones without surgery.
Immobilize the bones using a splint or wear a cast replacement shoe to help hold the bones in place
until they heal.
Open surgery is performed to stabilize the bones by installing screws and plates to ensure that the
bones remain in place until they heal properly.

It is recommended to elevate the foot and use ice compresses to reduce swelling and pain. It is also
necessary to take the analgesic and anti-inflammatory medications prescribed by the doctor.

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