Crush injuries

High impact injury with axial load or direct crush injury to the forefoot.

This image demonstrates a severely mangled foot from land mine injury.

This image shows a power saw injury to the foot.

This image shows the injury from a motorcycle accident.

Conventional radiographs of the foot. AP and lateral oblique views are sufficient for diagnosis and treatment.

The clinical picture includes swelling, ecchymosis, and pain associated with significant soft tissue injury. Compartments should be monitored for compartment syndrome.