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Broken or fractured pinky toe? it's swollen. how to tell the difference.

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Dr. Ellen Wenzel answered

Specializes in Podiatry

X-rays: The best way to tell if it is broken and not just swollen is to have radiographs taken.

Dr Fitzpatrick agreed

Answered 4/2/2012

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