Question 1

what is done for a fractured toe?

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Fractured toe: If the fracture is a displaced fracture, then the toe is anesthetized and reduced (meaning the bone segments are re-aligned). This may be done with or without surgery. The toes should be strapped and the foot placed in a shoe that cannot bend at the forefoot.

Question 2

please tell me what are signs of a fractured toe?

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Pain and swelling: Pain, swelling, and bruising are signs of a possible fractured or sprained toe. Have it evaluated.  An x-ray can be taken to identify a possible fracture.

Question 3

i'm starting to think i have a fractured toe. what should i do?

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Get X-ray: See a doctor and get an x-ray would be the best place to start.

Question 4

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

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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 5

how can you tell the difference between a broken toe and a fractured toe?

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Same thing: Fracture is a break. Some breaks are not complete like a crack or stress fracture.

Question 6

how can you heal a fractured toe?

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Tapping: When treating a fracture toe it is important to see a specialist such as a podiatrist to treat this problem.  A fracture toe can be simply treated by tapping the toe to the one next to it.  If you do have a fractured toe i would still recommend seeking medical advice by a podiatrist because if not treated correctly it can lead to problems down the road such as arthritis and deformed toes.

Question 7

how long does a fractured toe take to heal?

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6 wks: Just as any other fracture, the main phases of bone healing occur in 6 wks.   People tend to take toe fractures for granted, but they heal just like any other bone.   Bones even continue to heal and remodel up to a year.

Question 8

what are the signs of having a fractured toe?

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Pain, swelling,: Bruising are all signs of a fractured toe.  An xray at your doctors office will confirm the diagnosis.

Question 9

how long does it take a fractured toe 2 heal?

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Varies: In most cases it takes 6 weeks for a bone to heal.
If there is any type of illness or if there is continued toe motion it may take longer.

Question 10

why can't i bend my fractured toe after weeks?

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Joint Fracture?: If the fracture in a toe extends into the joint there could be some joint stiffness for several months. This could be seen in most cases if the toe was x-rayed. If this is not very severe and the alignment is good this could improve over time and the motion could increase gradually although you could experience some residual arthritis.  If this "intra-articular" break is severe then surgery next.

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