Toe, Foot, And Ankle Injuries: Check Your Symptoms

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When to See a Doctor

Did you feel or hear a snap, pop, or grating in your toe, foot, or ankle?

See significance of a snap, pop, or grating if you need information to help you answer the questions below.

Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.

Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.

Yes

Did you feel or hear a snap, pop, or grating and a lot of swelling developed within 30 minutes of your injury?

Yes

Did you feel or hear a snap, pop, or grating and your foot or ankle looks twisted, bent, or out of its normal position?

Yes

Did you feel or hear a snap or pop and you are unable to move your foot or ankle normally?

Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.

Yes

Did you feel or hear a snap, pop, or grating, but you do not have changes in appearance or movement that may require you to seek help sooner?

Yes

Does your toe, foot, or ankle feel unstable when you step down?

If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.

Last updated:	October 27, 2008
Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Reviewed By:	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Gavin W.G. Chalmers, DPM - Podiatry and Podiatric Surgery
Editors:	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer