Question 1

How long does it take a broken pinky toe to heal?

Accepted Answer

On how much of the nail was broken, if there is an infection or any swelling etc. 
Usually with antibiotic and bandaid, assuming the broken part was taken off and no infection present one week or less.

Question 2

How would you know if you havev a broken pinky toe?

Accepted Answer

And bruising after some type of "whacking" to the toe.  If it hurts to press on it and to bend it also, it probably is broken. As long as it is only in the toe and not in the foot, you can support it by wearing stiff soled shoes and taping it to the next toe.

Question 3

How long should it take a broken pinky toe nuckle to heal?

Accepted Answer

It depends on how big a break it is.  If it is out of place may need surgery. If it is simple break, usually tolerable after 2 weeks, fully healed by one month unless you have diabetes or circulatory problem.

Question 4

Can you walk on a broken pinky toe?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but it may depend how serious a fracture and swelling there is.  People have been known to walk on ankle fractures, so just because you can walk on it, does not exclude fracture diagnosis.  Hope that helps.

Question 5

I have a broken pinky toe or just sprained, what to do?

Accepted Answer

To find out if it is fractured or not, you will need to have it professionally evaluated.  You will need x-rays taken to determine if it is broken or if it is just a bruise or sprain.

Question 6

Can a broken pinky toe die after broken and how can you tell it is dead?

Accepted Answer

If it turns purple and stays that way along with loosing all sensation it may be "dead". That is unlikely. If you have concerns see your doc.

Question 7

Is there any reason to  go to a doctor for a broken pinky toe?

Accepted Answer

Especially if the toe looks out of place compared to how it looked before the injury.  You also want to make sure it sets and heals in proper alignment, to prevent future deformity and arthritis issues.

Question 8

Broken pinky toe and can't walk on it.. at all. and iv read that most people walk with their broken toes, just with a limp.. is this bad, or normal?

Accepted Answer

What you know is that your injured your pinky toe, but until you get an xray, you don't know if your broke the toe or any other part of the foot.  This can include the long bone behind the pinky toe.  You need to get your foot examined, see a foot and ankle specialist.  The sooner you get it checked the quicker you can be treated and get back to full mobility.

Question 9

Have a broken pinky toe...how long do they take to heal? i also just stubbed it, will that make the break any worse? hurts all the way up my  leg :(

Accepted Answer

6-8 weeks to heal doesn't mean it will hurt you that long. You may have reinjured it with knocking it again...Or possibly not. Ice it and elevate it. Surgical shoe is recommended while walking.

Question 10

I have a broken pinky toe at joint does it require a boot and crutches? i rest it

Accepted Answer

Wear an open toed shoe so no pressure is on it.  Splint the toe to the toe next to it.

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How would you know if you havev a broken pinky toe?

How long should it take a broken pinky toe nuckle to heal?

Can you walk on a broken pinky toe?

I have a broken pinky toe or just sprained, what to do?

Can a broken pinky toe die after broken and how can you tell it is dead?

Is there any reason to go to a doctor for a broken pinky toe?

Broken pinky toe and can't walk on it.. at all. and iv read that most people walk with their broken toes, just with a limp.. is this bad, or normal?

Have a broken pinky toe...how long do they take to heal? i also just stubbed it, will that make the break any worse? hurts all the way up my leg :(

I have a broken pinky toe at joint does it require a boot and crutches? i rest it

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