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NY Giants QB Eli Manning with Plantar Fasciitis

Best Known Chinese athlete in the world, Yao Ming suffers broken foot

For those of us who admire humble All-Star athletes, it was a pity to see 7 foot 6 inch Yao Ming suffer a fracture of his left foot ending his season before the playoffs.  His injury was originally thought to be an anke sprain, underscoring the importance of seeking medical treatment for various foot and ankle injuries.  There are many types of navicular fractures, a bone in the center of the arch of the foot.  Sometimes there is an accessory bone that should not be confused as a fracture.  It is not uncommon to have a delay in the diagnosis of a navicular stress fracture.  While many of these fractures heal with conservative measures, surgical intervention may be appropriate depending on the extent of fracture, time frame to treatment, demands of patient, and other factors.

Dancing with the Stars Kim Kardashian suffers a foot laceration

When Kim Kardashian suffered a foot laceration from a piece of broken glass, dialing 911 may have been excessive, even if she was expected to be a contestant on Dancing with the Stars. 

Regardless, cuts are a common foot injury.  If you sustain a minor cut, wash the area with soap and water, perhaps a topical antiseptic.  Then cover the cut with a bandage.  Minor cuts can take several minutes to stop bleeding, apply pressure to the cut to stop the bleeding.  Most minor cuts will heal on their own if kept clean and covered. 

If you suffer anything other than a superficial cut, see a doctor.  A culture and sensitivity test may be ordered, perhaps an anti-biotic dispensed.  Sometimes a tetanus injection is necessary.  Some lacerations require sutures.  If a foreign body is embedded in your foot, do not try to remove it alone, as you could make the condition worse.  Seek medical attention right away.