Question 1

i have a broken toe. doctor taped it to next toe. wthout a cast the toe can bend. how can it heal?

Accepted Answer

It works: I know, it seems odd, but as long as the fracture doesn't involve the joint it should heal just fine.

Question 2

i have three broken toes, my big one, the one next to it, and my pinky. it's been three weeks and i'm still in a cast. how much longer before i can take off the cast?

Accepted Answer

Talk to your doctor: It sounds like you may have broken more than the toes alone. If you have been placed in cast, it is intended to immobilize and stabilize the broken bones. In general you can expect to be in a cast for 4-6 weeks, but this is often monitored by xrays. Talk to your doctor to clarify the treatment plan.

Question 3

i have 2 broken toes, will i need to get a cast?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It will depend on what toes your broke and where on the foot.  The xray will determine that.  If the toes need to be immobilized during the healing process, a cast may be used.

Question 4

what to do for a broken toe?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Big toe fractures generally require more restrictions  whereas simple fractures of the lesser toes can be treated with simple buddy taping to the adjacent toe. Some fractures of the big and lesser toes may require setting, surgery and/or prolonged immobilization based on the complexity of the fracture. Xray will define the fracture pattern and dictate the treatment. Get xrays and see your doc.

Question 5

how do you reat a broken toe?

Accepted Answer

You haevew to know: If the toe is broken then the treatment is simple tapping the toe to next toe, wear wide sheos. Good luck.

Question 6

what are some signs of a broken toe?

Accepted Answer

Pain,: Swelling, a positive fracture seen on x-ray.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of a broken toe?

Accepted Answer

Pain: Pain, swelling, and/or deformity.

Question 8

what are the signs that a broken toe is healing?

Accepted Answer

Reduced pain: Reduced pain and swelling, maintained alignment of the toe, fading bruises, and x-rays that show evidence are good ways to make sure your toe fracture is healing well.

Question 9

is it safe to walk with a broken toe?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Most toe fractures require nothing more than rest and/or taping the toe to an adjacent toe.  You can typically walk on the toe without risking further damage.

Question 10

is it safe to do yoga with broken toe?

Accepted Answer

No: Although yoga may be performed by someone who has a broken toe, the motions of the foot and balance needed to perform yoga would typically stress the toe joints and possibly cause more harm to the fracture. I would stay with something that allows you to wear a stiff soled shoe while exercising such as a stationary bike.

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I have a broken toe. doctor taped it to next toe. wthout a cast the toe can bend. how can it heal?

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I have three broken toes, my big one, the one next to it, and my pinky. it's been three weeks and i'm still in a cast. how much longer before i can take off the cast?

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