Question
The other night when I was walking, I went to take a step I landed on the side of my foot.  After the incident I could walk fairly normal with some pain but this morning when I got up I could barely walk on it without pain.  The pain is on my right foot, on the outer right side, half way between my heel and my big toe. I have no ankle pain at all.  When I flex my toes up or down, this also causes slight pain.  There is little to no swelling and no redness.  I don't know if when I landed on it, it stretched out a muscle or ligament and that抯 my problem or if its more serious like a fracture.  If you need any more information let me know.

Answer
Hi Brian,

I would see a podiatrist for an exam and x-ray.  You may have a fracture or torn tendon/ligament.  In either case you may require some immobilization and treatment.

Sincerely,

Marc Katz, DPM
Tampa, FL
Advanced Podiatry
www.thetampapodiatrist.com
www.tampacryosurgery.com

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