Fractures and Bone Healing

The bone structure of our foot is complex because of the collection of tendons, soft tissues, muscles, and bones. When it comes to toe fractures, the most common bones, which suffer injuries are the phalanges—the bones in the toes, and the metatarsal bones. These are the slender bones that are found on the mid-foot area. Toe Fracture Types There are two main types of toe fractures. These two categories have other sub-types falling into them: • Traumatic fractures- also known as acute fractures. This type of injury is often the result of a direct blow or by a hard impact. Common examples of situations wherein traumatic fractures happen are sports accidents or toe stubbing incidents. Traumatic toe fractures can either be non-displaced or displaced. Displaced fractures are cases when the broken bone has been dislocated. • Stress fracture toe: These are hairline cracks on the bones that are caused by repetitive stress. This type of injury is common among runners and athletes who excessiv...