Question 1

how long does it take for a big toe fracture to heal?

Accepted Answer

A few weeks: Toe fractures can take a long time to heal, partly because it's very hard to immobilize the bones.  But be patient, it will heal.  Take it easy, no running or kicking until you are healed on an x--ray!

Question 2

how long des it take to heal bone fracture in 81 year old after surgery (big toe fracture  and wrist dislocation)?

Accepted Answer

6-8 weeks: Toe fractures usually heal in 6-8 weeks where the fracture has bridging bone on x-ray  and the fragments become stable. Swelling may persist for months. Wrist dislocations heal slower because the ligaments are ruptured and may take months to resolve.

Question 3

need doctor's help! what do they do for a big toe fracture?

Accepted Answer

Er: The er will x ray the affected toe , determine the extent and whether or not there is a fracture , dispense a surgical shoe and refer to a podiatrist for follow up

Question 4

can i wear regular walking shoes for recovery after big toe fracture?

Accepted Answer

Thick soles are best: The stiffer the sole of the shoe, the less the toe bends.  The less it bends, the faster it heals.

Question 5

big toe fracture with toenail torn off. how long should swelling and pain persist? xray was normal 6 months later but still swollen and painful.

Accepted Answer

There's more there.: Apparently, there was more damage to the toe than just the nail being torn off and a fracture. There may have been some soft tissue damage that has not fully resolved, and may not if further treatment is started soon. You need a referral to a physical  or rehab therapy. Sometimes a second opinion does wonders.

Question 6

i had fifth toe fracture last week. yesterday i noted a large bruise in the centre of foot extremely painful and is not letting me hang my foot/walk?

Accepted Answer

Did u bang your : Whole foot? Are you walking differently due to the toe fracture that could of caused shoe rubbing or something of the sort? How was the fifth toe treated? Was the toe wrapped? Or the forefoot?

Question 7

what is the best way to protect a broken big toe playing football? i fractured it on sunday (25th), im playing my last football match ever this coming saturday (31st) and i have to play as its my final time and its playing at a pro venue?

Accepted Answer

: The best person to advise you  further is an Orthopedic doctor. I assume that you were checked by a physician who ordered you to have an X-ray done.You can go back to the same doctor; otherwise you should get checked by an  Orthopedic specialist or sports Medicine specialist
He will place a proper/protective dressing on your toe so that you can play without hurting and harming your broken Toe bone

Question 8

what is the best diet and routines i can   add to my life to help the healing process of a bone fracture (broken big toe)?

Accepted Answer

Sensible: Eat sensible, drink milk and calcium and follow your doctors orders.  Avoid exercises such as jumping or running until the broken bone heals.

Question 9

how long does it take for a toe fracture to heal?

Accepted Answer

6 weeks: Generally, a toe fracture (phalanx fracture) will heal in 6 weeks. This can vary, though. For instance, smokers and diabetics are prone to healing more slowly.

Question 10

what will happen if i leave my toe fracture alone, will it heal on its own?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If the fracture is not displaced it will heal. Stabilizing the digit by taping it to the neighboring one helps.

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Can i wear regular walking shoes for recovery after big toe fracture?

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Big toe fracture with toenail torn off. how long should swelling and pain persist? xray was normal 6 months later but still swollen and painful.

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I had fifth toe fracture last week. yesterday i noted a large bruise in the centre of foot extremely painful and is not letting me hang my foot/walk?

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What is the best way to protect a broken big toe playing football? i fractured it on sunday (25th), im playing my last football match ever this coming saturday (31st) and i have to play as its my final time and its playing at a pro venue?

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What is the best diet and routines i can add to my life to help the healing process of a bone fracture (broken big toe)?

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What will happen if i leave my toe fracture alone, will it heal on its own?

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