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Thaddeus Delaney, a five-year-old and kindergartener of the Denver Public School system, was reportedly pushed beneath a Denver Public Schools bus by a third-greater one morning. The incident occurred as the bus was approaching the curb to be pick up students. “I was going to give my sister a hug and he pushed me and the bus driver was driving along and I fell and it hit me,” said Delaney. He suffered three broken bones in one of his feet after the bus ran over his leg. Delaney was later taken to the hospital by ambulance. “He’s been mean to me all my life,” Thaddeus said of the bully while sitting in a wheelchair with an orange cast on his leg. “There’s gotta be a point where it’s gotta stop, it’s got to,” his mother added.
Fractures such as a broken foot are injuries that should receive immediate medical attention. If you have concerns regarding a broken foot, see podiatrist Dr. Mayer Salama, D.P.M.of Salama Foot Care. Dr. Salama will provide you with quality foot and ankle treatment.
Identifying and Dealing with a Broken Foot
When bones in the foot are bent, stretched, or crushed in an unnatural way, they can sometimes break or fracture. Doctors can often determine how the break occurred based on its severity and location.
There are many common symptoms of a broken foot to look out for. Those who experience significant trauma to the feet should check for:
If one or more of these symptoms persist, one should have x-rays taken by a medical professional. Cold or numb feet, blueness of the skin, cuts, and deformities can be indications of a foot that is very badly broken. It’s advised to see a doctor right away if these conditions are observed.
Care for a broken foot depends on the type and severity of the injury. Often times aids likes crutches, casts, and splints will be administered. Surgery is also a possibility, although this is reserved for very bad cases.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact one of our offices located in Farmington Hills, Dearborn, Clarkston, and Trenton, MI. We offer all the latest in diagnostic and treatment technologies to meet your needs.
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