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A member asked:

Broke my toe a few weeks ago. doc told me it wasn't a case where you use buddy tape, instead he gave me the rigid, flat shoe. why?

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Dr. Gloria Lopez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Toe fracture: Maybe you had an unstable fracture, or a displaced fracture? It's difficult to question your doctor's decision without seeing the x-rays. "Not all fractures are created equal".

Dr Maes and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/4/2014

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