Foot Contusion
Definition
Anatomy
Foot Contusion Anatomy
To better understand foot
contusion
, it helps to understand the anatomy of the foot.
Bones
Blood vessels and nerves
Ligaments:
Strong bands that hold bones together
Tendons:
Strong bands that attach muscles to bones
Muscles
Fatty tissue
Skin and nails
Related Topics:
Foot fracture
Foot injury
Foot pain
Foot sprain
Foot wound
Toe contusion
Toe fracture
Toe injury
Toenail injury
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Foot injury
Foot injury below the ankle
Toe injury
Toenail injury
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Last Updated: Nov 3, 2008
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Authors:
Stephen J. Schueler, MD
;
John H. Beckett, MD
;
D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Foot Contusion References:
Burns J, Keenan AM, Redmond A. Foot type and overuse injury in triathletes. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 2005 May-Jun;95(3):235-41.
Kunkel M, Miller SD. Return to work after foot and ankle injury. Foot Ankle Clin. 2002 Jun;7(2):421-8, viii.