White Sox player, Chris Sale, has a Fractured Foot

News broke today that White Sox pitcher, Chris Sale, broke a bone on the outside of his foot while unloading something from his truck. Although the player said to the media that the injury was an ankle sprain, reports from the White Sox state that he has a fracture on the outside of the foot. Typically, fractures or breaks of the foot take 6-8 weeks to heal. The White Sox report that Sale will only be out for his particular injury for three weeks. A fracture or break of the foot is typically diagnosed with an exam by a foot doctor, x-rays, and occasionally more advanced tests like MRI or CT scans. A broken bone in the foot requires immobilization for protection (surgery shoe, boot, cast, and/or crutches), or occasionally, surgery. If you have injured your foot, give us a call! Dr. Bender, 6931 W. North Ave., Oak Park, IL, 60302. 708-763-0580, oakparkpodiatry.com