Fractures of the bones of the foot are common. These could be the reason when you have acquired this said condition. One of which is that the foot is weightbearing part of the body wherein it is always being put in places where any abnormal or unanticipated movement can cause a fracture. The other reason of the fractures which are said common is that there are twenty six bones in each foot. Therefore, there is a higher tendency of a foot fracture and anywhere else. Once a foot fracture happens, people need to get off the foot so it can heal. But there are problems with mobility when there is an involvement of the arms and hand and are broken.