If you’ve suffered a fall or been in a car or athletic collision, there’s a possibility that you injured your foot to the point that you cannot bear any weight on it. As you can probably imagine, this is a serious situation that requires medical intervention so that you can do right by your foot. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at what you should do if you can’t put any weight on your foot, and we discuss some possible injuries.
Can’t Walk On My Foot
Remember, the following is just general medical advice. For best advice, visit a foot specialist or an emergency room physician in your area.
If you can’t put any weight on your injured foot, there’s really no point in waiting to see if the injury gets better on your own. If you can’t walk on your leg now, you’re not going to be able to walk comfortably tomorrow, so don’t just wait around hoping for a miracle. Instead, our best advice is the same advice we gave in the disclaimer message above – go see a physician as soon as possible.
They’ll be able to take a closer look at your foot in person and provide you with an individualized diagnosis and treatment plan. Odds are they’ll confirm their diagnosis with the help of an imaging test like an x-ray or MRI. This will allow them to see which specific areas have been affected by the trauma you’ve experienced, and it will help them chart a specific course of recovery. Until you know what’s going on with your foot or ankle, you won’t be able to treat the issue appropriately.
What Injuries Could Cause The Inability To Bear Weight?
Here’s a look at some of the more common injuries that can lead to the inability to bear partial or any weight on the area:
- Sever ankle sprains
- Ankle fractures
- Foot fractures
- Achilles tendon tears
- Nerve compression
Even though they may lead to the inability to bear weight, these injuries are not the same and will all require their own treatment plans, so you need to get to the bottom of your foot pain. Again, the best way to do that is by setting up a consultation with a foot and ankle specialist, or by heading to a local emergency department or urgent care facility. Being unable to bear weight through your foot is a serious issue, and you’re going to need professional care if you want to make a full recovery.
If you’re dealing with a significant foot injury or just chronic foot discomfort in the greater Twin Cities area, pick up the phone and call Dr. Silverman and the team at Silverman Ankle & Foot today at (952) 224-8500.
