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Do broken toes need er visit?

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Dr. Jeffrey Bowman answered

Broken toe: Doesn't need er visit but should see podiatrist for x-ray to make sure there is no displacement and tape it to next toe.

Dr Hettinger and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/15/2017

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