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My 5th toe (pinky) is broken. i was told it will heal crooked (leaning away from the adjacent toe.) is there anything that can help it heal straight?
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Splint Toe: You may try splinting the toe to the next toe with tape. I also suggest you have an x-ray to see if the fracture has displaced.
Answered 11/23/2013
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Tape it to next toe: If the break is not in alignment, then it will have to be put back in alignment by a professional. Assusming the break is in alignment, you can tape that toe to the next toe for 4-6 weeks to prevent excessive motion. This will allow help bone to heal and maintain alignment.
Answered 8/3/2012
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Buddy splint: A closed reduction of the toe by forcing back in the direction it was fractured and then splinting it to the 4th toe will help. A visit to your local podiatrist with the procedure done under local anesthesia should relocate the fracture of the toe.
Answered 8/13/2012
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