If you have foot pain and/or suspect that a bone in your toe or foot has been broken (fractured), call your healthcare provider. You may be able to walk even if a foot bone has been fractured, particularly if it is a chipped bone or a toe fracture.
Diagnosis of foot pain may include the following:
Initial Evaluation Your healthcare provider will review your medical history and will ask questions about your foot pain, your daily activities, and any present or previous injuries.
Physical Exam Your healthcare provider will examine your feet. Many foot problems are obvious from a simple exam.
X-rays You may have x-rays of your foot. X-rays can identify problems, such as arthritis , bone spurs, fractures, bone tumors, and metallic foreign bodies.
References:
American Diabetes Associationwebsite. Available at: http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp .
American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society website. Available at: http://www.aofas.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1 .
American Podiatric Medical Association website. Available at: http://www.apma.org/s_apma/index.asp .
National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases website. Available at: http://www.niddk.nih.gov/ .
