Question 1

what is done for a broken big toe?

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A lot depends...: On where the break is at.  If it is not into a joint, there should be some degree of worry about displacement as well. Rest, ice, compression, elevation and splinting will help.  See a podiatrist for an x-ray and make sure it doesn't get worse.

Question 2

what can i do for a broken big toe?

Accepted Answer

A lot depends...: On where the break is at.  If it is not into a joint, there should be some degree of worry about displacement as well. Rest, ice, compression, elevation and splinting will help.  See a podiatrist for an x-ray and make sure it doesn't get worse.

Question 3

how long does it takes for a broken big toe to heal?

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Bone takes: 6-8 weeks to heal on average. Can be a little shorter or a little longer. Smoking and low vitamin d levels will possibly slow healing.

Question 4

how long is it supposed to it take for a broken big toe to heal?

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Bone in general: Takes 6-8 weeks to heal.

Question 5

i'm pretty sure i have a broken big toe. would a "buddy wrap" be necessary while sleeping?

Accepted Answer

Can help: Buddy taping can help as it will splint the broken toe to the adjacent toe.  While not absolutely required when you sleep, i would probably consider doing it, and it may be more comfortable as well this way.

Question 6

after how long can i start walking with a broken big toe?

Accepted Answer

Right Away...: Provided it is splinted and you are in a surgical shoe with a rocker bottom for 4 - 6 weeks first.

Question 7

why can't my friend walk if all she has is a broken big toe?

Accepted Answer

Maybe it hurts: Maybe it hurts. One uses the big toe to propulse or push off the ground when walking so if broken walking may hurt. A surgical shoe would decrease this effect and make it easier. It would also depend if the break was displaced or not and or if it was near the joint line. She may have been warned by her doc not to walk. Usually though, for most broken toes you can walk with a surgical shoe.

Question 8

what will a doctor do for a broken big toe?

Accepted Answer

Depends if....: Displaced or not. A simple non displace fracture is normally treated by immobilization to the next toe and a special shoe. If bad displacement then surgery may be needed.

Question 9

what can the doctor do to fix a broken big toe?

Accepted Answer

Splint : When a toe is broken it should be splinted. The best way to do this is to tape it to the toe next to it

Question 10

is there physical therapy for a broken big toe?

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Perhaps: Depending on the fracture, the amount of motion lost, the need for motion, the pain involved, the treatment involved, and the degree of fracture, the may need to be some therapy to restore motion.  You will want to discuss this with your orthopedist, pcp and a physical therapist.

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