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Over a month after my phalanx fracture my toe is still swollen i'm not able to move it nore put pressure on it will i need surgery to fix it see pic.
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I would advise: Using a surgical shoe to walk with and wrapping he toe to attempt to reduce swelling. Icing is goo as well. Would need copy of xrays to comment further.
Answered 6/4/2014
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