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I have injured my toe, but walking so-so. how does a fracture feel like?

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8 weeks: It depends on the kind of the fracture , but average with complications about 8 weeks. Good luck.

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 12/24/2022

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See a doctor: A fracture may show deformity of the toe, it may feel like the bone is moving. There is usually severe swellingsee.

Answered 5/24/2012

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