Description: Did you know that it's possible to walk on a broken foot?
It is, but many people believe that it is not possible to do so -- and then exacerbate the damage to their broken foot by walking. That's just one of the "foot myths" the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons is seeking to dispel. Another myth: cutting a notch in a toenail can relieve the pain of ingrown nails. Not so, say the foot surgeons. The notch won't affect the growth of the nail, which is curving down and growing into the skin. Cutting a notch may just cause more pain and troubles, they warn. And for those who want to blame shoes for their bunions, foot doctors say, "not so fast." Blame your parents instead, because bunions are most often caused by an inherited faulty foot structure. Certain foot types increase the risk of bunion growth, although ill-fitting shoes can and do worsen the pain.