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Suggest Treatment For Broken Toes

Posted on Tue, 16 May 2017

Question: I stubbed my left foot 20 minutes ago and my pinky toe is broken. I tapped it too the adjacent toe. The pain is minor and there is no swelling. I believe it's broken or dislocated due to the angle of the toe. Does this need to be treated professionally or can I deal with this at home?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need to consult orthopedician.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
if the toe is broken and is at an angle it suggests that the broken fragments are displaced. This can lead to malunion and a persistent pain in the area after healing if not properly reduced. it is best to consult an orthopedician and get an X-ray done to see if the broken fragments are well aligned.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (4 minutes later)

Thank you for your response. Being it's Saturday I doubt a physician is available. Can this wait until Monday or should I go to emergency?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You can wait till monday

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
You can wait till monday and keep it taped. You can have a mild pain killer in case there is any pain.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar