Have you heard the latest Halle Berry news? She fractured her foot in Spain today while filming her new movie. But don't worry! She'll be fine. She was taken to a local hospital where her foot was placed into a cast, and she left in a wheelchair.Most likely, she'll be back to normal in 6-8 weeks. That is the usual amount of time it takes for bone to heal, assuming there are no complications. And believe it or not, she will be able to get around with a cast on her foot. She may need crutches though, depending on the type of cast that was used. But the wheelchair won't be necessary after today.
More information on Fractures:
Broken bones in the foot are often painful, but rarely disabling. Fractures of the foot usually heal without surgery if treated properly.
There are 2 types of foot fractures: stress fractures and broken bones (general fractures).
Stress fractures are not complete fractures but more like cracks on the bone surface or partial bone fractures. They can occur with sudden changes in activity level, such as training for a marathon or military training programs (that is why they are also called "march" fractures.
Bone fractures extend through the bone and are more complicated to treat if there are complications such as displacement, multiple fracture fragments, crushed fragments, in an open wound, etc. They are usually caused by trauma.
Common symptoms include pain, swelling, bruising, limping, and inability to bear weight on the injured foot. If you suspect a fracture, see your podiatrist immediately for x-rays and proper treatment.
Michele S. Colon, DPM
3503 Lexington Ave.
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 442-1223
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