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How can you heal a broken toe?

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R.I.C.E.: ( r ) est: if the pain is continual, rest is an important way to prevent further injury. ( i )ce: for a 20-minute cycle apply a towel- wrapped ice pack to the sprain (20 minute on and 20 minutes off). ( c )ompression: to help restrict the swelling wrap an elastic bandage tightly around the injury. ( e )levation: elevate the ankle to even with your heart. This aids fluid away from the injury.

Answered 6/10/2015

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See below: Splint the toes together to decrease motion. You just need to wait should take 4-6 weeks.

Answered 8/15/2012

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Yes: Imobilize the toe with tape.

Answered 8/29/2012

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

That depends: If your toe looks deformed, if color is blue or gray, if the skin in broken with an underlying fracture, if the toe is angled in the wrong direction, if you have lost sensation in your toe - please see a podiatrist or an orthopedic surgeon. An open fracture could require medication, some fractures may need to be reduced & compound fractures may require surgery. Elevate the toe. You can use nsaid's.

Answered 2/25/2018

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Dr. Vadim Glukh answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

Open toe shoe splint: Splinting helps not disturbing it, wear open toe shoes.

Answered 9/8/2016

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