Must Know About This

• Kicking a hard object while unprepared can cause an acute fracture (ex. toes).
• Bruising is usually associated with this type of fracture.
• Depending upon whether or not the affected bone is displaced or non-displaced, a supportive or rigid shoe might be needed during the healing process.

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• Acute fractures are a result from a sudden injury to the foot.
• Can occur when a heavy object is dropped on the foot (ex. metatarsals.)
• Associated with falls from ladder (ex. calcaneus).