Can Dropping Something on Your Foot Sprain It?

An injury, such as a sprain or bone break

, can occur in any part of the foot, including the top. Problems with the top of the foot can be due to dropping something on the area. There can be other, less obvious causes, however.

What happens when you drop something heavy on your foot?

Dropping something heavy on your foot is a common cause of fractures. Missteps. Sometimes just putting your foot down wrong can result in a broken bone. A toe can get broken from stubbing your toes on furniture.

How do you tell if foot is broken or sprained?

In general, a broken foot tends to be more painful than a sprained foot, and the pain lasts longer. Bruising, swelling, and tenderness are also more severe if your foot is broken. Another way to tell the difference between a broken foot and sprained foot is the sound the body makes when the injury occurs.