Question 1

what are some signs that i broke or sprained my pinky toe?

Accepted Answer

Pain, swelling: The signs of injury are swelling, bruising, pain and tenderness to touch.  The only way to tell if a toe is broken, is an x ray.

Question 2

i sprained my pinky toe about 5 to 6 weeks ago. i did rice and went to the er a week after injury. they x-ray showed soft tissue swelling nothing was broken. i still need my walking shoe and crutch and have no movement in my toe. ?

Accepted Answer

Trauma: Continue RICE. Follow up with your doctor who ordered X-Ray. Are you getting physical therapy?

Question 3

i have a broken pinky toe or just sprained, what to do?

Accepted Answer

You need an x-ray.: To find out if it is fractured or not, you will need to have it professionally evaluated.  You will need x-rays taken to determine if it is broken or if it is just a bruise or sprain.

Question 4

what's the best way to know if my pinky toe is broken dislocated or sprained?

Accepted Answer

See a foot doc: Who will examine the digit clinically and take an xray.

Question 5

my pinky toe hurts really bad. i think i broke or sprained it. even  if i get it x-rayed would there be anything they could do to heal/fix it?

Accepted Answer

Yes: They would still be able to operate if necessary. You can buddy tape it to your 4th toe next to it. They can also prescribe pain medications. Please have it looked at if it is so painful.

Question 6

what's a good way to check if my pinky toe is broken, sprained or bruised?

Accepted Answer

Medical evaluation: Med eval combined with x-ray will show if you have a fracture. You can see an orthopedic surgeon or a podiatrist.

Question 7

i believe my pinky toe is sprained but im not sure of it is sprained or broken. it is painful to walk on, but i can walk. also it is badly bruised and slightly turned in towards the other toes. ?

Accepted Answer

Toe pain : If it's painful to walk on you need an x-ray to rule out a fracture

Question 8

hi,
i kicked the corner of the door way with my pinky toe and now my foot is swollen and i cant walk on it because of the pain from my toe. should i go to the dr or the hospital to see if it is broken/ sprained or wait ?

Accepted Answer

X-ray : Yes I would seek medical attention. You need X-rays   To swell like you describe something else could be involved. Possible injury somewhere other than the toe. Compression fracture could have occurred to the metatarsal.

Question 9

sprained my ankle 4 weeks ago and still have a lot of pain on the side of my fifth toe (phalange bone area) not a fracture nor a bunion. ?

Accepted Answer

Have it reevaluated: Was the foot x rayed? Have the issue reevaluated in pain persists.

Question 10

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.

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What are some signs that i broke or sprained my pinky toe?

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I sprained my pinky toe about 5 to 6 weeks ago. i did rice and went to the er a week after injury. they x-ray showed soft tissue swelling nothing was broken. i still need my walking shoe and crutch and have no movement in my toe. ?

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I have a broken pinky toe or just sprained, what to do?

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What's the best way to know if my pinky toe is broken dislocated or sprained?

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My pinky toe hurts really bad. i think i broke or sprained it. even if i get it x-rayed would there be anything they could do to heal/fix it?

A member asked:

What's a good way to check if my pinky toe is broken, sprained or bruised?

A member asked:

I believe my pinky toe is sprained but im not sure of it is sprained or broken. it is painful to walk on, but i can walk. also it is badly bruised and slightly turned in towards the other toes. ?

A member asked:

Hi, i kicked the corner of the door way with my pinky toe and now my foot is swollen and i cant walk on it because of the pain from my toe. should i go to the dr or the hospital to see if it is broken/ sprained or wait ?

A member asked:

Sprained my ankle 4 weeks ago and still have a lot of pain on the side of my fifth toe (phalange bone area) not a fracture nor a bunion. ?

A member asked:

Can you dislocate your pinky toe?

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