A foot fracture is a reason to seek podiatric care in New Braunfels, TX, to ensure it heals. Dr. Sarah James or Dr. Brandon James at Foot & Ankle Surgery of New Braunfels can provide a cast, walking boot, or other treatment. It's important to know the signs to know when treatment is necessary.

Trouble Bearing Weight

If you're having trouble bearing weight on your foot, it's best to see a podiatrist in New Braunfels, TX, because it could be a foot fracture. Other injuries and issues, such as bursitis or plantar fasciitis, could also cause this.

Keep in mind that you could still have a fracture, even if you can bear weight on the injury.

Swelling or Pain That's Not Going Away

If you have pain or swelling in your ankle and foot that's not going away, you should contact us for an appointment. The pain from this type of injury will subside whenever you rest. You may have a fracture that could be worsening when you put weight on it. Moreover, a boot or cast can protect the injury and promote healing, lessening these symptoms.

You should also visit a doctor if swelling or pain develops immediately after an injury.

Besides a fracture, it could be a sprain, tendinitis, or bursitis. 

Bruising 

Bruising that's large or appears immediately after an injury could signify you have a fracture. Other possible reasons why this could happen include a tendon rupture, sprain, or tendon injury. All of these could benefit from treatment by a podiatrist. 

Tenderness 

Tenderness may arise at the site when you have a fracture. You may notice that the site isn't just tender to the touch but may also cause pain when you pressure the injury.

Getting Treatment 

In general, any of the symptoms above or any concerning ones are worth scheduling a visit to see a podiatrist. A specialist at our practice can certainly determine if you have a foot fracture through an X-ray.

Then, our practitioner can determine an appropriate treatment to help with the healing process. We can also advise you on how to prevent this type of injury from occurring in the future, especially if you have osteoporosis or are an athlete. 

A visit to see Dr. Brandon and Dr. Sarah of Foot & Ankle Surgery of New Braunfels, serving New Braunfels, TX, and the general vicinity, can help if you have a foot fracture or other injury to ensure you heal fully.

Call us at 830-387-4427.