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Torn ligaments in pinky toe- 24 days ago. the pain has finally gone away, but all of the swelling has not. what now? what about heat and/or ultrasoun

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

torn ligaments: Heat does not help reduce swelling in an injury - it will cause more swelling. Your best course of action is to see your podiatrist for further care and what to and not to do.

Answered 12/31/2017

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Dr. David Hettinger answered

Specializes in Podiatry

It's still healing: That's why there is still swelling. An otc NSAID like aleve (naproxen) can help and there is nothing wrong with ultrasound.

Dr Chimenti agreed

Answered 12/31/2017

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A member asked:

Torn ligaments in pinky toe- 24 days ago. the pain has finally gone away, but all of the swelling has not. what now? what about heat and/or ultrasoun

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Dr. David Hettinger answered

Dr Chimenti agreed

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