A member asked:

Broke big toe in 4 places (one is displaced) had surgery to remove infection from bone. 5 weeks since this and still incredibly painful to walk!?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

A "tough Break": No PUN intended ..this is a "tough fracture" The bone should heal in 5-8 weeks after infection controlled you will need Physical Therapy!! You use the great toe to "shove off" when you walk/run! A sports medicine/podiatrist plus Physical Therapy are the "answer" Good Luck Hope this helps DrZ

Answered 9/28/2016

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