Question 1

how can you tell if you have a dislocated toe?

Accepted Answer

Xray: Usually you can tell if it is dislocated since
you the toe will not be straight
but you will need an xray to further 
evaluate the problem and see if there is a 
fracture or dislocation.

Question 2

what are some signs that my toe is broken or dislocated?

Accepted Answer

See below: Pain, swelling, deformity.

Question 3

how to tape a broken toe?

Accepted Answer

Next biggest toe: A broken toe, assuming it is not a complicated fracture and not the big toe, is usually treated by taping the affected toe to the next bigger toe. Caution should be used to not tape the toes too tightly together. Best to consult with your doctor to confirm the diagnosis.

Question 4

can you dislocate your pinky toe?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can: Dislocate the 5th toe joint and see any podiatrist who can easily but it back in place under local.

Question 5

i have a broken or dislocated pinky toe?

Accepted Answer

Get an x-ray.: See a doctor and go for an x-ray.  Depending on how long ago it happened and exactly where the fracture is ( most pinky toes have 3 bones) will determine the proper treatment.

Question 6

what is involved in rehab for a broken toe?

Accepted Answer

Maybe not much!: Depending on the toe, pehaps not much for rehab.  If it is a 5th toe you would ususally not do much.  If it is a great toe or a middle toe, maybe!  this would depend on what the therapy was for.  Is it postoperative after wires or plates or screws?  Usually a broken toe is splinted and when healed, you are done.  There may be instances where restoration of motion would be more important & need pt.

Question 7

what could i do to heal a fractured/broken toe?

Accepted Answer

Splint: The most common treatment for a fractured toe is splint to prevent movement - usually we 'buddy tape' the toe to the one next to it as a splint.  This works since the joints do not line up from toe to toe and so the injured one won't bend.   This assumes the toe is relatively well aligned - swelling should be treated with cold packs/ice packs.

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

how long before the swelling of a broken toe subsides?

Accepted Answer

Six to eight weeks: Most toe fractures heal in four to six weeks but swelling may take longer to resolve.

Question 10

site of last month's broken toe has no feeling on  the skin?

Accepted Answer

No feeling: You may have permanently damaged the nerve so it will not return but it is way too early to determine that. You are going to have to give it at least 2 to 3 months to find out if the nerve has been permanently damaged. In the meantime use warm compresses on the area. These will help the nerve. Remember warm not hot as hot will cause more damage.

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