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How Should A Broken Toe With A Bunion On It Be Treated And Cured?

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Posted on Tue, 21 Dec 2021
Question: I think I broke my big toe yesterday, I have a bunion on that foot so have limited movement anyway. the top 1/4 of my foot hurts, and I wonder if a doctor can do anything for it. I can't imagine trying to put a shoe on it
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (34 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Doctor can put a support to relieve pain and maintain proper position.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Broken toe needs healing which occurs naturally. In the meantime pain and malunion( uniting in a wrong position ,which can occur if nor treated) can be avoided by visiting an orthopedic surgeon , who will get your x rays and apply some splint ( support) to alleviate your pain and ensure healing in proper position.
Shoes cannot be used till the fracture has healed in about 4 weeks time. till that time some other kind of footwear has to be used.
Presence of bunion does not effect healing - so at present Bunion does not come into treatment protocol.

Thanks for the question.
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How Should A Broken Toe With A Bunion On It Be Treated And Cured?

Brief Answer: Doctor can put a support to relieve pain and maintain proper position. Detailed Answer: Hi, Broken toe needs healing which occurs naturally. In the meantime pain and malunion( uniting in a wrong position ,which can occur if nor treated) can be avoided by visiting an orthopedic surgeon , who will get your x rays and apply some splint ( support) to alleviate your pain and ensure healing in proper position. Shoes cannot be used till the fracture has healed in about 4 weeks time. till that time some other kind of footwear has to be used. Presence of bunion does not effect healing - so at present Bunion does not come into treatment protocol. Thanks for the question.