A sudden, sharp pain in your left foot after a misstep, drop, or twist could mean a metatarsal fracture — one…

A sudden, sharp pain in your left foot after a misstep, drop, or twist could mean a metatarsal fracture — one of the more common foot injuries we see. If your foot is swollen, bruised, and painful to bear weight on right now, it's a good idea to get it evaluated promptly rather than waiting to see if it improves on its own. Many metatarsal fractures, especially stable ones, heal well with conservative care. That typically means a p