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How to distinguish a bruised little toe from a fracture

01 Jun 18

How to distinguish a bruised little toe from a fracture

When walking, running or jumping, the load is distributed evenly throughout the foot. Despite its small size, the little finger plays an important role - after all, it is the outer fingers that allow you to maintain balance. The bones in the little finger are small and therefore easy to damage. Most often, a bruise occurs on the little finger, which is not dangerous to health, but causes a lot of inconvenience. The bruise may conceal dislocations and displacements of bones. Therefore, it is important to know how to distinguish a bruised little toe from a possible fracture.

What are the differences?

Distinguishing a severe bruised toe from a fracture is not particularly difficult. To do this, you need to know the specific symptoms that occur with a bruise or cracks.

A bruise is a closed injury to tissues and organs without violating their integrity. A bruised toe is accompanied by the following symptoms:

  • intense pain that subsides over time until it stops completely, the peak of pain occurs at the moment of impact;
  • swelling of the damaged area is insignificant, often manifesting itself only the next day;
  • It is possible to move the injured finger, but the movements are accompanied by severe pain.
  • A bone fracture is a damage to bone tissue that disrupts its integrity. The following signs will help you understand that a fracture has occurred:

    • sharp, severe pain that only intensifies over time;
    • the broken part of the foot is in an unnatural position (strongly protruding, inverted, shifted to the side);
    • when pressing on the little finger, a characteristic cracking of bones is heard;
    • Blood appears under the nail plate, and the nail itself turns blue.
    • Depending on the nature of the damage, there are 4 degrees of severity:

    • The pain is mild, there is no swelling, there is an abrasion on the surface of the skin.
    • When you try to move your finger, the pain becomes stronger, a bruise is possible, and there is swelling.
    • Symptoms are similar to grade 2 severity. Additionally, the joint was affected, that is, it was dislocated.
    • There is acute severe pain, swelling of the damaged area, hematoma, and there is no possibility of movement. In this situation, there is a severe crack in the bone, or the finger is broken.
    • Only a traumatologist can distinguish a bruised finger and determine the true diagnosis of an injury, so you should not delay a visit to a medical facility if there is a suspicion of bone tissue damage.

      First aid for injury at home

      First of all, it is necessary to slow down the process of formation of edema and hematoma. To do this, apply ice to the injured area, and if there are abrasions and scratches, treat it with an antiseptic (for example, iodine).

      The position of the foot should be higher than the body - this will reduce blood flow to the sore spot. If a dislocation or fracture is suspected, the little toe should be secured to the fourth toe and the entire foot with a bandage or adhesive plaster.

      How to treat a bruised little toe and relieve pain after an impact

      A bruised little toe happens to almost every person. This injury is more common than others among all injuries of the lower extremities. It is not specific and can be related to everyday life. A bruised little finger cannot be ignored, as this can lead to long-term pain and complications.

      Causes

      The little toe, located in the extreme position on the feet, is injured more often than other fingers, receiving accidental blows to furniture, hard objects, while playing football, or while playing other sports. The little finger can easily become injured, dislocated or even fractured if someone steps on it. At the slightest bruise of this finger, a person feels severe pain.

      A bruise of the extreme toe is a mechanical injury, closed by a violation of the subcutaneous tissue or skin. The toe is characterized by a complex structure, although it is similar to the structure of other toes. The little finger also has tendons, with the help of which it bends and extends, joints, ligaments, capsules and skin. The difference is that the size of the bones of this finger is very small, so their integrity can easily be damaged by mechanical stress.

      A bruised little toe is considered one of the most common toe injuries. It may be accompanied by concomitant injuries in the form of fractures. In case of a bruise, first aid is necessary; if the injury is severe, the doctor should examine it and indicate what to do to treat the little finger.

      Distinctive symptoms

      A bruised little toe has its own distinctive signs. The main one is severe pain. But you need to know the symptoms of a bruise in order to distinguish such damage from other injuries.

      Main symptoms of bruise:

    • Sharp pain of a pulsating nature in the place where the leg hit. The pain is especially pronounced in the first 10 minutes after the finger is injured. After this, the pain may continue for several hours or days in the form of aching sensations, often when walking or heavy exertion. This severe pain is explained by the presence of a large number of nerve endings in the toe. If the little finger continues to hurt for more than a few days, this may indicate a dislocation or fracture.
    • The damaged little finger swells gradually and swelling appears. Within a few hours or days, the injury site swells and the painful condition may return. The contours of the little finger and knuckles become smooth and continuous, and the skin becomes thin. Swelling can spread to the fingers adjacent to the little toe and to the foot.
    • A hematoma occurs at the injured site. A traumatic injury damages the blood vessels, causing the finger to become covered with a hematoma. The skin of the little finger changes its color - first it turns red, and then it may turn blue. The hematoma also often continues under the nail, subsequently causing the nail plate to peel off.
    • The damaged finger retains its motor mobility. Swelling and hematoma may prevent the finger from bending and straightening normally, but in the first minutes after the blow the little finger is able to move. This distinguishes a bruise from a dislocation, as well as from a fracture.
    • In addition to these symptoms, a person may feel a loss of strength, headache, and generally be in a state of shock.

      After receiving an injury, timely primary care is necessary, and only after that you can decide what to do next. For a bruised finger, both medicinal treatment methods and the use of folk remedies are used.

      Common Complications

      A bruised little toe can be aggravated by complications that depend on how hard the foot was hit when injured.

      Possible complications often include the following:

    • The impact breaks the phalanx of the finger. Fractures of the little fingers often resemble bruises, especially if they occur without displacement. But with a fracture of the little finger, trying to bend the finger brings severe pain. The best way to determine a finger fracture is to take an x-ray.
    • The injury causes subungual hematomas and bruises, and the nail plate loses its integrity. The victim feels the nail bursting and pulsating.
    • Long after the bruise (several months, a couple of years), the joints of the little fingers are affected by post-traumatic arthrosis if the bruise was not treated in time. When walking, arthrosis gives pain in the leg, the foot swells.
    • If it was not possible to avoid a bruise on the little finger, the first thing you need to do is examine the damaged finger and make sure that it is a bruise and not a dislocation or fracture. To do this, you need to make a few movements with your little finger. If the finger bends, then it has been bruised. If your mobility is impaired, you should go to the hospital immediately, as this indicates a serious injury.

      To prevent bleeding, it is necessary to cool the stubbed finger. Cold is applied to the injury site, which will constrict the blood vessels, reduce pain and prevent the formation of a hematoma. The cold compress should be kept on the injured area of ​​the little finger for 10 minutes, then put aside for 20 minutes, and then returned again if the pain continues.

      If the skin is broken due to a bruise, there are cuts or scratches, then any antiseptic should be applied to them in order to avoid infection. In case of serious injury, a sterile tight bandage will protect the wound from contamination.

      If the pain is too intense and strong, the use of painkillers is allowed. You need to rest your leg and seek help from a doctor.

      A traumatologist who knows what to do in such cases will examine and treat a bruise. Treatment of injury is carried out through a number of procedures, which include the use of medications, physical therapy and, if necessary, surgery. Medical medications for the treatment of bruises are ointments and creams with anti-edematous, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic effects. Physiotherapy is used if it is necessary to treat swelling or hematoma at the site of injury to the little finger. Electrophoresis, UHF devices and magnetic therapy are used. Excessive hematomas require surgical intervention.

      To do this, you should use a fixing bandage, wear shoes that have thick, hard soles and loose, wide toes. If the patient feels that walking causes him pain, then he is prescribed orthopedic insoles. It is also recommended to use a special pad that protects the forefoot.

      To restore the functionality of the last toe, it is recommended to use warm baths with sea salt during the recovery period. They are done 2 times a day. The bruised finger is massaged by slowly bending and straightening the little finger.

      During treatment, the little finger should feel minimal stress, especially in the first days after the injury. A bruised little toe usually takes a week or two to heal, depending on the severity of the injury.

      4 differences - to determine whether you have a fracture or bruised toe

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      A stubbed toe is one of the most common lower extremity injuries.

      This pathological phenomenon can cause not only a lot of discomfort and pain, but also lead to a temporary decrease in a person’s ability to work. Due to the lack of specialized knowledge, not every person can boast of the ability to distinguish a bruise from a fracture. You can get this kind of injury both at home and while outside your home.

      The main difference between a contusion injury and a fracture is that when it occurs, the integrity and anatomical position of the bone structures is not violated. Despite the fact that only soft tissues are affected, a bruise cannot be regarded as an insignificant type of damage. Every person, regardless of age and nature of work, is recommended to familiarize themselves with the main signs of a bruise, as well as information on how to help and treat fractures.

      The nature and intensity of clinical manifestations of a bruise directly depend on the degree of traumatic injury. In clinical practice, the following levels of damage are distinguished:

      1. Mild bruise . This injury is characterized by slight pain, redness of the skin over the injured area, and mild swelling. Some patients experience a decrease in motor activity of the damaged finger, as well as a violation of the integrity of the skin.
      2. Moderate bruise. Symptoms of a moderate bruise include swelling, acute pain, disruption of the integrity of the nail plate, as well as the formation of a subcutaneous hematoma. In patients with moderate severity of injury, there is a persistent decrease in motor ability in the injured structure.
      3. Severe bruise . If the injury is severe, then it is characterized by the appearance of a pronounced hematoma 2-3 days after the injury. In addition, the damaged finger is partially or completely immobilized, and at the slightest attempt to move it, the person experiences unbearable pain.
      4. Bruise of extreme severity. With this type of injury, the injured finger completely loses motor ability, becomes swollen and painful. Along with the listed symptoms, sensitivity may be impaired or completely absent.
      5. Important! With moderate to severe damage to the soft tissues on the toe, a person may experience separation of the nail plate, which will eventually fall off and be replaced by a new one. Information about whether a person has suffered a bruise or fracture of a toe can only be provided by a traumatologist, based on a general examination of the injured limb, as well as the results of an X-ray examination.

        What to do if your finger is swollen after a blow

        There is a basic list of conditions under which a person can suffer traumatic injury in the home, as well as outside it. Such conditions include:

      6. Intense blow of a finger on a hard object;
      7. A fall from a height resulting in a finger hitting a hard object or hard surface;
      8. Hitting a hard surface or hard object while walking or running.
      9. In addition, a person can get a bruise or fracture of this structure during a fight, as well as during active sports (football, wrestling, cycling, roller skating). Most often, the first toe, as well as the little toe, are hit. In everyday life, bruises and fractures occur when hitting furniture legs or walls.

        The clinical manifestations of a bruised injury in the toe area have been described in detail above. A fracture of the bone elements of a given anatomical formation can be recognized by the following characteristic signs:

      10. Limited or absent mobility in the area of ​​the injured finger;
      11. Intense pain syndrome, aggravated by touching and attempts to move;
      12. Anatomically unacceptable position of the injured finger. The injured structure occupies a forced position taken during the injury;
      13. Local increase in skin temperature over the injured area;
      14. Redness and severe swelling of the skin in the fracture area.
      15. In addition, the formation of a hematoma of the damaged toe due to a fracture or bruise is observed.

        What is the difference

        The question of how to distinguish a bruise from a fracture in the toe area does not lose its relevance. Knowing the key differences between the mentioned injuries will allow each person to orient themselves in time and provide themselves or the victim with pre-medical care. The main difference between a bruise and a fracture is the fact that with a bruised injury the integrity of the bone elements is not compromised. Another significant difference between the two injuries is the nature and speed of hematoma and edema.

        If a person has bruised his toe, then the listed symptoms make themselves felt the next day after the injury. When it comes to a fracture of the bone elements of a finger, hematoma and swelling form within a few minutes after the injury. In addition, finger biomotility during a fracture is partially or completely absent. As a rule, after a finger fracture, its anatomical position is disrupted.

        The structure can be elongated or shortened, raised upward or involuntarily hanging down. When trying to place a finger in a normal anatomical position, a person experiences a sharp increase in pain, up to a painful shock. Also, a fracture is characterized by throbbing or bursting pain, accompanied by a bone crunch.

        The listed criteria will be able to answer the question of how to distinguish a fracture from a bruised toe, however, after an injury, a person is recommended to immediately go to the emergency room to undergo a comprehensive medical examination.

        First aid

        It is important for every person to know what to do in case of a bruise or fracture at the pre-medical stage. The first aid plan for a bruised toe includes the following items:

      16. Limb immobilization. It is recommended to carefully place the leg on the side of the bruise on a soft pillow or a self-made bolster made from a blanket or towel. This event will normalize blood supply in the lower limb.
      17. At the next stage, to relieve swelling and inflammation, you need to apply a heating pad with ice or a cold compress to the damaged area. Before applying it to an injured finger, it is recommended to wrap the heating pad with ice in cotton cloth. The duration of holding such a compress is no more than 20 minutes.
      18. If, as a result of a bruise, the integrity of the skin has been compromised, the resulting abrasion or wound must be treated with hydrogen peroxide. The treated finger must be bandaged with a sterile bandage or a bactericidal patch applied.
      19. In order to maximize immobilization of the injured toe, a tight bandage is applied to the entire foot.
      20. If a hematoma has formed as a result of a bruise, then an anti-inflammatory ointment should be applied to its location.
      21. If the integrity of the nail plate is damaged, a pressure bandage is applied to the bleeding area.
      22. If you experience severe pain, you should take a pain reliever.

        Before visiting a traumatologist, the list of emergency measures for a fracture contains the following items:

      23. Taking a pain reliever from the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
      24. If there are visible skin lesions, treat them with an antiseptic (hydrogen peroxide);
      25. Fixing the damaged finger to a nearby one using a bandage and cotton wool, which is placed between two fingers as a softening pillow. If the finger is too deformed, then its fixation is unjustified, as this will lead to increased pain;
      26. The lower limb on the injured side should be placed on an elevated position, and a heating pad with ice should be applied to the injured area.
      27. After emergency measures are taken, a person with an injury is advised to immediately go to the emergency room.

        The plan of conservative measures in case of a bruise or fracture of the toe includes the following methods:

      28. The use of products for external use containing analgesic and anti-inflammatory components. Most often, gels and ointments containing non-steroidal anti-inflammatory components (Diclofenac, Ibuprofen ointment, Voltaren, Dolobene) are used.
      29. Application of an immobilizing plaster cast (for a fracture).
      30. Taking tableted medications that have analgesic (pain-relieving) and anti-inflammatory effects. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can also be used in injection form (Voltaren).
      31. Application of hardware physiotherapy techniques (UHF, paraffin applications, ozokerite applications, infrared radiation, electrophoresis).
      32. Wearing orthopedic shoes that were selected individually.
      33. In addition, in case of severe fractures with displaced bone fragments, a person may be prescribed surgery to restore the structures of the damaged finger.

        Traditional methods of treatment can be an effective addition to conservative therapy, but their independent use for serious bruises and fractures can lead to a deterioration in the general condition and the development of deforming changes in the joints of the finger. As alternative medicine methods for bruises, there are compresses made from vinegar and water, prepared in a ratio of 1:3, as well as homemade ointments.

        The most popular ointment is prepared on the basis of camphor powder, ammonia and laundry soap.

        You need to take 30 g of the listed ingredients. Before mixing, the laundry soap should be grated on a fine grater. After mixing the main components, 200 ml of lamp oil and 200 ml of white turpentine are added to the resulting mixture. The resulting contents are thoroughly mixed and used to lubricate the area of ​​the struck finger.

        Before using each method of alternative medicine, it is recommended to consult a medical specialist, since the practice of self-medication can lead to the development of complications.

        How to distinguish a bruise from a fracture

        Every person at any time, under certain circumstances, can be injured, both an adult and a small child. And it doesn’t really matter what he’s doing at that moment - breaking sports records, walking along a slippery corridor or playing in the yard with friends. It doesn’t take much to get injured - even one unsuccessful movement can end in disaster. Can:

        • unsuccessfully jumping or jumping from a high object;
        • slip on ice or on a wet floor;
        • involuntarily twist your leg or hit a hard surface;
        • become involved in an accident.
        • Therefore, it is necessary to know information about the correct actions in case of injuries and tell children about it.

          Under any injury, accompanied by painful sensations, bruises and limitations in mobility, serious consequences with complications can be hidden.

          How to distinguish a regular bruise from a more serious injury? You must already have this information if you have suffered an injury yourself or witnessed an accident in order to take the correct actions when providing first aid, on which your further well-being and maintenance of physical activity depend.

          What is a bruise, so familiar to us from childhood - abrasions on the knees, bumps on the forehead, bruises and scratches on the skin?

          This is an injury, the consequences of which are damage to soft tissues with the likelihood of involving internal organs in the process while maintaining all their necessary functions.

          The main symptoms of a bruise can be identified:

        • Swelling of tissue at the site of injury.
        • Minor subcutaneous hemorrhages.
        • Preservation of motor abilities.
        • There are exceptional, particularly severe cases when the bruise is accompanied by more serious symptoms.

          First aid for bruise

          Ordinary bruises are treated without the involvement of qualified specialists. At home, it is enough to apply cold to the bump for a short time and lubricate the abrasions with an alcohol-containing preparation.

          But if the victim:

        • there is a deterioration in general health;
        • dizzy;
        • weakness occurs;
        • body temperature rises;
        • attacks of nausea appear;
        • this means that a bruise with complications has occurred. In this case, it is necessary to take the victim to a medical facility. After all, only a medical professional can distinguish a bruise from a concussion or fracture. And a more serious injury can only be diagnosed in a clinic where all the necessary equipment is located.

          Fracture and its symptoms

          What is a fracture? Doctors consider this injury in the form of complete or partial damage to the bones of the human skeleton, resulting from traumatic causes of an external nature and the internal state of the human skeletal system.

        • Closed, considered minor damage.
        • Open, in which the bones break all the outer layers and come out, and large blood losses often occur.
        • Symptoms inherent in an open fracture:

        • hematomas;
        • swelling;
        • during injury, a cracking sound is heard;
        • sharp characteristic pain;
        • visual deformation;
        • exclusion of motor functions.
        • How to determine a fracture for a person far from medicine? Remember, first of all, its main symptoms and, at the slightest suspicion, send the victim to the clinic, where he will be examined to more accurately determine the nature of the injury.

          But before that, it is necessary to help the victim, to alleviate his condition.

          First aid for fractures

          If there is even the slightest sign of a fracture, then the need to take immediate measures before the arrival of specialists is beyond doubt.

          First of all, the victim is immobilized and the injured limb is fixed, which will significantly speed up the healing process. Otherwise, an ordinary fracture can develop into a displaced one, which takes a long time and is seriously treated. As with a bruise, apply an ice bag or a regular towel soaked in cold water to the injured area.

          In the case of an open fracture, it is necessary to treat the wound surface with an alcohol-containing preparation and apply a sterile napkin, which can be found in the first aid kit.

          If the pain is difficult to endure, then it is necessary to give a remedy that relieves it, and if bleeding occurs, it is necessary to stop it with the help of a homemade tourniquet, pulling the limb just above the injured area.

          It is strictly forbidden to massage the damaged area, since in the event of a fracture this can cause bone fragments to dislodge, which in turn can cause internal damage to the circulatory, nervous, muscular, and ligamentous systems.

          After injury, any person hopes for a favorable course. But anything can happen, so it is important to distinguish complex injuries from ordinary minor bruises.

          The answer to the question: “How to distinguish a fracture from a bruise?” is actually not as complicated as it might seem. There are several main signs that make this task easier:

        • If a fracture occurs, the pain increases every hour. When bruised, it disappears completely over time.
        • As a result of a fracture, swelling appears gradually, with a bruise - immediately.
        • A fracture leaves lacerations, a contusion leaves a bruise or bump;
        • If a fracture occurs, functional activity is significantly impaired. The bruise is not accompanied by such serious motor impairments.
        • A displaced fracture is accompanied by external deformation, which is not observed with a bruise.
        • To find out exactly what happened to a person as a result of an injury - a bruise or a fracture, you can conduct a small examination yourself. If the lower or upper extremities are injured, you need to ask the victim to lean lightly on it, while slightly pressing the injured area along the bone. If acute pain occurs, you can say with almost 100% certainty that a fracture has occurred.

          The most accurate diagnosis, which will determine what kind of injury it is - a fracture or a bruise, will be made by a traumatologist after a full examination and an x-ray examination.

          First aid for bruises and fractures, despite the difference in symptoms, must be carried out according to the classical scheme with minor adjustments for the complexity of the injury. This:

        • immobilizing the victim;
        • treatment of affected skin areas with alcohol-containing preparations;
        • the victim taking medications that can relieve pain;
        • fixation of the injured limb.
        • Need for medical assistance

          We live in an enlightened time and we ourselves know a lot - we even undertake to distinguish where the injury is serious and where it is possible to cope with it at home.

          But you don’t always need to rely on your own knowledge; it is very important not to miss serious damage. Therefore, the victim must be taken to the hospital if:

        • he fell from a height;
        • injured: head, chest, spinal column, abdominal cavity;
        • pain and swelling increase;
        • at the moment of injury a crunch was heard;
        • a bleeding wound has formed at the site of the injury;
        • the hematoma does not turn yellow, but acquires a dark red color;
        • the skin on the surface becomes increasingly hot;
        • sensitivity disappears;
        • loses consciousness;
        • heart rhythm is disturbed;
        • shortness of breath appears;
        • there is a disappearance of motor functions;
        • urination is delayed.
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          Bruised little toe

          Bruises of the little toe are quite often observed in people of any age. We receive such injuries in everyday life. The little finger, due to its extreme location, is often injured: we get a bruise when we accidentally hit the legs of furniture, play football without special shoes, fall something hard, trip, or if someone accidentally steps on your foot.

          The fifth toe, like the others, has important structures - tendons involved in its flexion and extension, interphalangeal joints, strengthened by ligaments and capsules. The bones of the little finger are small and therefore more susceptible to damage. Treatment for a bruised little toe should not be ignored, otherwise long-term pain and complications are possible.

          Signs of a bruised little toe.

        • Pain. It is very pronounced, especially in the first tens of minutes after damage. In the following hours or days, aching pain is characteristic, especially when walking. The reasons for such severe pain: a small layer of soft tissue that softens the blow, and many nerve endings in the toes.
        • Swelling that increases gradually. As a result, the contours of the finger and its joints are smoothed out, and the skin becomes thinner. Swelling may spread to the adjacent toe and further up the foot.
        • Bleeding under the skin. The finger begins to turn red, then turns blue. A hematoma under the nail plate is possible.
        • Limitation of movements in the joints of the finger, their pain.

        Complications of a bruised little toe.

      34. Fracture of the phalanx of the little finger. This is more likely not a complication, but a separate injury, but it should be remembered that a blow to the little finger can lead to a fracture. It is difficult to distinguish a bruise of the fifth toe from a fracture, especially if the fracture occurs without displacement. In this case, the symptoms are the same. Therefore, if there is the slightest doubt, consultation with a traumatologist or surgeon and radiography is necessary.
      35. Subungual hematoma. The little finger is a short finger, and quite often when it is bruised, the nail also suffers. Blood accumulates under the nail plate, which takes on a bluish tint. The person feels fullness and pulsation.
      36. Post-traumatic arthrosis of the little finger joints. This complication can develop several months, or more often years, after an untreated bruise. It manifests itself as pain when stepping on the leg, swelling.

    Timely treatment of a bruised little toe can avoid many complications.

    First aid for a bruised little finger.

    Apply cold to your finger in the form of an ice cube, a wet cloth, or simply place your little finger in a container of cold water. Duration – 10 minutes, after 30-40 minutes cooling can be repeated. The cold will allow the damaged vessels to narrow, and the subcutaneous hematoma will not be as pronounced. Pain sensations will also decrease. If the pain is severe, take an analgesic (ketonal, took, nise).

    It is good to treat the damaged little finger with riciniol - an emulsion of castor oil, in which, unlike oil, ricinoleic acid is active (due to the release of chemical bonds) - one of the best natural anti-inflammatory and wound-healing agents. Riciniol will reduce finger swelling and speed up the healing process. To do this, treat your little finger with riciniol 3-4 times a day. You can even just drop it onto a bandage or bandages; it doesn’t have to be applied directly to the skin. Castor oil is what our great-grandmothers used, but in riciniole it is many times more effective!

    Keep your foot higher than your torso to reduce blood flow to the injured toe.

    Apply a bandage. It is better to use a plaster or a narrow bandage; they need to secure the fifth finger to the fourth finger and foot. This way you will protect your little finger from unnecessary movements in its joints and from rubbing on shoes. Do not try to make the bandage too tight, as this will impair blood circulation in the finger, and if you have not a bruise, but a fracture of the phalanx of the little finger, the fragments may shift.

    In the first two days you cannot do thermal procedures, warm baths, or use warming ointments.

    Treatment of a bruised little finger.

    For the first few days after an injury, try to provide maximum relief to the little toe - wear shoes with wide, loose toes, hard, thick soles, and use a fixing bandage. If walking is very painful, put orthopedic insoles in your shoes, and purchase a special protective pad for the forefoot at the pharmacy. Simply by transferring the load to the heel, you will overload the adjacent joints of the foot, ankle, and knee joints.

    From the second day, smear the bruise site with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory ointments, gels (Nise, Nimesil, Diclac, Febrofide) 3-4 times a day for 3-7 days. As a decongestant, you can use heparin ointment, troxevasin gel. Also, from the 2-3rd day, you can make semi-alcohol compresses for 1 hour daily for up to 10 days. If you have already started using riciniol, you can continue to use it, for example, apply it at night.

    On the third day after damage, warm baths with sea salt (1 tablespoon of salt per 1 liter of water) at a temperature of 36 degrees Celsius are recommended. The duration of the procedure is 15 minutes, 2 times a day. Gently bend and straighten your finger, do light self-massage. After consulting a doctor, in case of persistent pain, physiotherapy, such as UHF, electrophoresis, laser therapy, magnetic therapy, can be prescribed. They have anti-inflammatory properties and will improve blood flow at the site of injury.

    Treatment for a bruised little toe usually takes 1-2 weeks. If you act actively and correctly from the first minutes of bruising your little toe, the recovery period can be significantly reduced.

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    According to medical statistics, foot fractures account for 8 to 10% of all cases of bone tissue damage. This happens due to the high functional load on this area.

    Today's interview with a traumatologist is devoted to damage to the ankle joint and the diagnosis of injuries. We will also learn what auxiliary measures for a broken foot are used in medicine and how to distinguish a foot bruise from a fracture.

    — Evgeniy Nikolaevich, the foot is a structural part of the body, if damaged, the supporting ability of the whole organism is impaired and its injury can lead to impaired mobility for the rest of life. Tell our readers what this injury can mean and what its consequences are.

    — The foot in the human body is a complex of bones of different sizes, connected by many joints, muscles and ligaments, which provide it with mobility and elasticity. Due to such a complex structure, this part of the body withstands body weight and pressure, softens the impact on the hard part of the leg when walking and jumping, absorbing the load.

    Damage to one small bone or joint can have disastrous consequences, since all parts are dependent on each other. The slightest change in one component can change and deform the entire foot, accordingly disrupting its functioning.

    — What are the risks and is this injury life-threatening?

    — There can be a danger to life only in rare cases; as a rule, this injury responds well to treatment, but this should only be done by a qualified doctor. But improper therapy disrupts the functioning of the limb and the supporting ability of the foot, which leads to the development of pathologies - flat feet, arthrosis.

    Anatomical features

    The foot is formed by twenty-six bones of different sizes, which are held together by joints, ligaments and muscles.

    Depending on the functional characteristics, the entire skeleton of this calving is divided into three groups:

  • The phalanges of the fingers have 14 bones, two of which are part of the structure of the first finger and the rest include three bones each. This arrangement provides a movable structure that provides balance and mobility for a range of movements.
  • The metatarsus has 5 short tubular bones that provide connection between the fingers and the tarsus. Each of the tubular bones has an articular surface to provide mobility to the fingers.
  • The tarsus has the following seven bones in its structure: 3 wedge-shaped, one cuboid, one navicular, calcaneus and talus. They are located between the bones of the metatarsus and tibia. This part forms the ankle.
  • The anatomical structure of the foot involves not only the bone skeleton, but also muscle tissue, ligaments, skin, tendon joints, blood vessels and nervous tissue. This area is divided into posterior, middle and anterior depending on their location. This zoning makes it possible to more accurately classify fractures in the foot.

    To better understand the nature of the damage, it is necessary to analyze in more detail all the components of the foot and the functioning of each of them.

    Table No. 1. Bone elements of the foot skeleton and their description.

    The upper anterior part has an area that forms the connection between the joint and the talus, the part at the back is a tubercle for connection with the tendon. The area at the bottom of the bone is expanded and forms the protrusion of the sole. The anatomical structure of the bone allows it to form a joint with the scaphoid bone, articulate with blood vessels and nerves, muscle tissue, and tendons.

    This bone bears the maximum pressure, as it ensures traction of the entire heel with the surface of the earth. Its proper functioning allows it to provide leverage for flexion movements of the entire foot, so a fracture of the ankle joint in this area will not allow you to jump and stand on your toes.

    The head is a wide oval-shaped element in the front part that provides adhesion to the scaphoid bone. Body - the area at the back serves to grip the tibia and calcaneus.

    The cervix is ​​the most susceptible area to injury; it is located among the head and body. The structural difference of the talus is the absence of articulation with muscle tissue, tendons and the maximum number of articular areas covered with cartilage tissue.

    Causes of ankle fractures

    — Under the influence of what factors do injuries occur in this area?

    — Violation of the integrity of the bones of the foot occurs when their elasticity is insufficient under the influence of certain factors, they are distinguished:

  • Traumatic fracture or loss of integrity due to injury;
  • pathological fracture;
  • stress fracture or stress fracture of bone.
  • Traumatic fracture

    Most foot injuries are traumatic. They occur under the influence of high-intensity traumatic effects on the bones. Traumatization occurs at the point of physical pressure on the bone or in its most weakened place.

    Factors that cause a violation of the integrity of bone tissue:

  • Axial influence. Under excessive axial load, such as from a vertical fall or mechanical pressure on the entire sole of a particular object, a fracture of one or more bones of the ankle may occur, but injury to the heel bone is more common.
  • Excessive twisting - foot injury occurs during internal or external circulation under the influence of a traumatic factor. Under the influence of this factor, a fracture of both ankles and feet may occur simultaneously.
  • Dorsal arching – damage occurs when there is a simultaneous strong bending of the foot on the dorsal side and an impact, which may be due to a fall or mechanical impact of a certain object. This results in injury to the neck of the talus and the edge of the tibia.
  • The direct mechanism of traumatic pressure on the sole as a result of falls from a height, jumping, or heavy impacts can lead to a fracture of any bone in the foot.
  • Other mechanisms causing injury include damage resulting from mechanical impact in any position of the sole. This greatly expands the list of injuries and injuries, which may include both a marginal fracture of the foot and complex fractures of the ankle.
  • Pathological fractures of the foot

    This type of fracture is less common than the traumatic form, as it occurs only in the presence of pathologies that reduce the strength and elasticity of bone tissue. At a time of reduced bone resistance, a fracture occurs even with minimal traumatic impact during daily activity.

    This can be jumping from a small height, a minimal fall, a low-intensity blow, in severe cases, the cause may be ordinary muscle tension.

    Bone damage occurs at the site of disruption of its structure as a result of a specific local or chronic bone disease.

    — What causes the pathological restructuring of the bone structure that leads to injuries?

    — As a rule, this is a decrease in metabolism that develops under the influence of changes in the body, usually hormonal changes and age.

    Diseases that lead to similar conditions:

  • Osteomyelitis is an infectious inflammatory process in which bone marrow and tissue change. This process disrupts the supply of nutrients to the bone, weakening it.
  • Osteoporosis is a decrease in synthesis and impaired mineralization of bones with subsequent depletion.
  • Oncology of bone marrow and tissue depletes and weakens, leading to their injury with minimal physical impact.
  • Genetic diseases that can cause abnormalities in the anatomical structure of bone tissue and disrupt the flow of minerals into the bones.
  • Lack of useful elements in the body is the cause of increased trauma. Since minerals, vitamins and nutrients are involved in bone renewal processes, their lack leads to structural changes and a decrease in the elasticity and strength of bones.
  • Taking certain medications can cause bone depletion and increase the risk of injury.
  • — Evgeniy Nikolaevich, what drugs negatively affect the condition of the bone component of our body?

    — These are groups of drugs that slow down metabolism and change hormonal levels.

    These drugs activate bone dissolution processes, these include:

  • thyroid hormones;
  • lithium-based drugs;
  • hormones of steroid origin;
  • drugs used in chemotherapy;
  • anticonvulsants;
  • antibacterial agents from the tetracycline group.
  • But for the treatment of diseases, you should not refuse to take them, since pathological changes in the structure of bones can only occur with their long-term use and the risk of possible bone damage is not comparable to the risk of the diseases for which they are intended to treat.

    I would also like to draw your attention to the fact that all of the above conditions can cause not only a fracture of the foot and ankle, but also fractures of all bones of the skeleton.

    Stress fracture of the foot

    The most common injury in a stress fracture of the foot is the metatarsal bones. This type of fracture begins with a small crack in the bone.

    — What is a stress fracture of the foot?

    — This is a type of fracture that occurs as a result of chronic, that is, constant exposure to a physical factor of low intensity on a certain part of the foot. Such overstrain over a long period of time can damage even healthy bone, not to mention fragile bones with certain pathologies.

    - How does a fracture occur?

    — This type of fracture is characterized as professional and occurs in people who are exposed to monotonous loads for a long period of time. These are mainly athletes, dancers, and military personnel who, due to their professional practice, experience similar pathological situations.

    Also among the victims are people with a number of diseases that damage bone tissue, and in this case, fractures occur as a result of everyday activity.

    In the human body, there is a constant renewal of not only tissues, but also bones. This process is called bone remodeling and is activated by moderate intensity exercise, such as resistance exercise, which stimulates bone turnover and increases bone density.

    If excessive loads occur, an imbalance occurs in which damage to the bones exceeds their reconstruction capabilities. Under constant exposure to this condition, bone tissue becomes thinner and weaker, a condition medically called bone fatigue, which leads to fractures.

    This condition can also develop with too much muscle load, when the muscles are unable to absorb the increased load and transfer part of it to the bone. Again, a symptom of bone fatigue arises, from the court and the second name for a stress fracture is a stress fracture of the foot.

    — In what situations can such an imbalance and bone fatigue occur?

    — Remodeling and renewal of bone tissue cells occurs during a period of rest, so this combination can develop in the absence of the correct regime, when physical activity prevails over adequate rest.

    Most often, this condition is observed in:

  • Runners who, in pursuit of records, sharply increase the duration of the distance (adequately adding to the load no more than two kilometers per week);
  • Dancers before premieres, who increase the duration of daily training to 10-12 hours a day;
  • Often, a stress fracture is observed in military recruits who march on the parade ground for a long time without proper physical training. The fracture, in this case, received its name in medicine - a marching fracture of the foot.
  • Women who wear high heels for a long time. With this position of the foot, its shock-absorbing properties are lost, and the maximum load falls on the metatarsal bones, which have a thin structure.
  • Avid tourists who march with a heavy load on their shoulders for several hundred kilometers.
  • People who spend a large portion of their working time on their feet. These are representatives of the service sector - sellers, hairdressers, cooks.
  • — Evgeniy Nikolaevich, if with an ordinary traumatic or pathological fracture immediate damage to the bones occurs, then with a stressful one this condition develops gradually. Is it possible to prevent a stress fracture in the early stages during imbalance?

    — Fatigue, marching, step fracture of the foot are all synonyms of a stress fracture, which begins to develop at the microscopic level and gradually, the damage intensifies, up to a crack in the bone.

    Sometimes, such conditions may not be accompanied by certain symptoms until a more serious injury occurs against this background, for example, a displaced fracture. But in most cases, a step fracture is characterized by certain symptoms, and with timely diagnosis, serious damage can be prevented.

    — What clinical picture is typical for this type of injury?

    — The main symptom of a stress fracture is pain, but it can be of a different nature:

  • Dull pain that bothers you during physical activity or stress in the damaged area. For example, a stress or fatigue fracture of the right ankle will respond with a dull pain when performing weight bearing while dancing with that leg. Moreover, during a period of complete rest, the pain completely disappears.
  • A constant aching pain is felt in a certain area, but it is impossible to determine its exact source; it seems to be located in the depths, which makes diagnosis difficult.
  • Sharp and sharp pain that occurs after a certain activity or strain. With such symptoms, it is easiest to diagnose stress damage, since you can easily compare the load and the symptom.
  • Local pain after exercise manifests itself mainly after a working or training day, and is characterized by a complete absence during physical activity.
  • Chronic pain that is constant and accompanies during physical activity and rest. It is present even at the moment of complete exclusion of activity. Pain syndrome is present in the area of ​​bone tissue damage.
  • The transforming pain from dull pain gradually acquires a permanent debilitating character and only gets worse over time.
  • Nagging pain in a certain area of ​​the foot due to changes in physical activity and physical exertion. As a rule, it appears about two weeks after a lifestyle change.
  • — What other symptoms are characteristic of this injury?

    — Additional clinical picture:

  • Inflammation and swelling of soft tissues in the area of ​​injury;
  • Feeling of weakness in the area of ​​injury. For example, a stress fracture of the ankle of the left foot will present with local weakness with or without pain.
  • If you have characteristic symptoms, you should immediately consult an orthopedic doctor to confirm the diagnosis and draw up an optimal treatment regimen.

    There are also factors that increase the risk of a stress fracture:

  • Insufficient synthesis of vitamin D or poor absorption. It is this component that prevents bone tissue density from decreasing and increases its strength. Particular attention to this fact should be paid to people with light skin type, which indicates a lack of vitamin D.
  • Different leg lengths.
  • Flat feet.
  • Insufficient calcium and protein in the diet.
  • Anorexia, bulimia.
  • Hormonal imbalances in women, which lead to menstrual irregularities and the development of amenorrhea, in which calcium is washed out of the body.
  • But even in the absence of all these factors and in the presence of a balanced active load and rest, a stress fracture can overtake athletes of certain sports and the military. I will give the most common examples of stress fractures and the types of activities in which they occur.

    Table No. 2. Typical damage to bone tissue during certain types of activities.

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