foot injury

Limping from pain

A foot injury is damage to the foot from trauma, overuse, or accident—sprains, fractures, cuts, or bruises affecting the bones, tendons, or soft tissue.

The term covers everything from stubbed toes to serious breaks: She's been out of the lineup since her foot injury in March.

In insurance and medical contexts, foot injury often appears in claims and diagnoses.

Related

rolled ankle · twisted my ankle · broken bone · swollen · limp · bruise · twist · pain · hobble · crutches · walking boot · bandage · toe · heel · arch · blister · strain · ache

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body location

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Harm to the fingers, palm, or wrist

head injury · hand wound · shoulder injury · back injury

physical state

foot injuryfoot health

Condition of one's feet

Family

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