Fractures

Symptoms of Fractures

Symptoms of a fracture may include the following:

Pain in the area of the fracture, especially in response to pressure - in the feet the most common areas are the forefoot / toes, the heel and the ankles.
Swelling that may or may not be accompanied by bruising or discoloration due to injury to the blood vessels in the area of the fracture.
Inability to walk or to move the broken appendage.
Instability, especially if the fracture is near a joint (fractures near a joint may also cause the joint to become dislocated).