Broken Foot Boot Guide

Breaking a metatarsal is very common, and very painful. When it comes to dealing with a broken foot, NHS hospitals have a number of treatment options open to patients. One of the most prominent examples of this is a boot that fits over the top of the foot and keeps the bones in place, helping the fracture to heal naturally. Walking on a broken foot too soon can be hugely detrimental, so the use of a boot will make a huge difference to any patient.

How Do People Break Their Foot?

The most common broken foot injury is a fractured metatarsal, which is found at the top of the foot. This injury is typically caused in one of two ways; either a one-off impact, such as an automobile accident or dropping something heavy on the foot, or a stress fracture caused by a great deal of wear and tear. Regardless of how anybody ends up with a broken foot, professional medical assistance should be sought ASAP – a boot can be hugely helpful for this.

Symptoms of a Broken Foot

Broken metatarsal symptoms should never be ignored. While the sensation of physical discomfort due to swelling and bruising may just be down to a sprain, which is not quite as serious as a fracture and can be treated by ice and elevating the foot, you should always seek medical attention for a scan. In the event of a broken foot, which usually results in trouble walking, wearing a boot to hold the bones in place will enable you to get mobile again.

Can You Walk on a Broken Foot with a Boot?

Yes, this is the idea behind applying a boot to a broken metatarsal. The boot will be designed to bear the weight load that a broken foot is unable to cope with, and keep you moving around – though nobody wearing a boot should push themselves beyond comfort, as pain and swelling are a key warning sign. Physiotherapy can also be used in assist with a broken foot, boot or not; contact us for more information on how you may acquire such free treatment.

How Long Will a Broken Foot Take to Heal?

A typical broken foot healing time is around eight weeks from the date of the fracture, but it will be longer than this before somebody that relies upon their foot to make a living may be unable to work at their full potential. A medical boot will make this period smoother, especially as the healing of a fractured metatarsal is a complicated process, but the help of a physical therapist may be hugely beneficial. Get in touch with Medical Expert to information on whether you are entitled to any such assistance free of charge.

What are the Broken Foot Healing Time Stages?

A broken foot repairs itself in three major stages. First comes the reactive stage, which is when the foot will swell and bruise as the key tissue starts to reform. The second is the reparative phase, which sees the cartilage reform. Finally comes the remodelling phase, which sees the broken foot return to the shape and function it enjoyed before the injury.

Contact Us to Find Out if You Qualify for Free Private Treatment

Applying a boot to a broken foot will help anybody get mobile again, but there is still more that can be done to ensure that the injury does not impact upon your life in the future. Increase your options, and potentially speed up your recovery from a broken metatarsal, by calling Medical Expert on 020 3870 4868. In exchange for just 30 seconds of your time, we will be able identify and locate any free private physiotherapy that you may be entitled to, and ensure that you get all the treatment you need to recover as quickly and comfortably as possible. What’s not to love?