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How Can A Toe Fracture Be Treated?
Hi My toe broke a while ago and i was buddy taping it for about 6 months or so and then they told me to stop buddy taping it and get an x- ray. They said it is healed but it s still pointing to the right. I m buddy taping it until i get surgery this summber but i keep peeling skin off. Why is this happening?
Mon, 5 Nov 2018
Hello,
Consult an orthopedician and get evaluated.
An MRI scan is required to assess the severity and displacement of the fracture.
If the broken fragments are displaced, surgical correction might be required.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
Consult an orthopedician and get evaluated.
An MRI scan is required to assess the severity and displacement of the fracture.
If the broken fragments are displaced, surgical correction might be required.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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