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Recover from Your Auto Accident with Houston Car Accident Doctors
What Type of Car Accidents are Most Likely to Injure Your Feet?
A study by the National Center for Biotechnology found that 76% of all foot and ankle car accident injuries are caused by head-on collisions. This is because the lower extremities are first to absorb the impact of such an accident. Another 21% of foot injuries are caused by roll-overs and side impacts.
Foot injuries most often occur in head-on collisions, but can occur in any type of car crash. The foot, toe, and ankle areas are composed of many bones, tendons, muscles, and ligaments. When a high impact crash occurs, the body naturally braces upon impact. This means the ankle and foot will receive the full force of the car’s impact and of the weight of the person’s body. This extreme tension near the ankle and foot area can cause severe damage to the tendons and ligaments, resulting in fractures and tears.
What are the Symptoms of a Foot Injury After a Car Crash?
Swelling
Bruising
Torn tendons, ligaments, and muscles
Broken bones
Sprains
Fractures
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