what could i do to heal a fractured/broken toe?

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Answer 1

Splint: The most common treatment for a fractured toe is splint to prevent movement - usually we 'buddy tape' the toe to the one next to it as a splint. This works since the joints do not line up from toe to toe and so the injured one won't bend. This assumes the toe is relatively well aligned - swelling should be treated with cold packs/ice packs.

Answer 2

Immobilize: Buddy taping a toe to the adjacent toe can help to immobilize it. Also wearing a stiff-soled shoe will decrease the forces going through the foot which also helps. It is important to know however if the bones are in proper alignment because if there is a gap between the fractured ends of the bone then.

Answer 3

Toe: The smaller toes, other than the big toe will usually heal with "buddy taping" (taping the injured toe to the toes next to it. A broken (fractured) big toe may need additional treatment which you should discuss with your orthopaedic surgeon.

Answer 4

Splitning: Buddy splinting a toe to the toe next to it will be of help. Also wearing a stiff soled shoe such as a rigid sneaker. Seek medical attention to make sure there is nothing else casuing you problem. Visit myfoot and ankle.Com for more information.

Answer 5

See a Podiatrist: It may be a stress fracture or other serious condition which needs treatment.

Answer 6

See your doctor: You may have gout or a fracture. Please see your podiatrist asap.

Answer 7

Rest: Elevate, ice. See a podiatrist you could have a stress fracture.

Answer 8

Elevate & compress: The best self treatment would be to elevate your feet (above your heart) when sitting & elevate the foot of the bed while sleeping. Also compression stockings should be applied every morning before getting out of bed.

Answer 9

Compression: Talk with your medical doctor about your pulmonary edema. For your feet, compression stockings is the number one way to help, elevation when not walking and walking all help.

Answer 10

With less energy: It takes less energy from falls to cause a wrist fracture in an osteoporotic person. Also, the fractures can be more "smashed" into pieces with ostoeporosis.

Answer 11

Plantar fascitis: Sounds like plantar fascitis, associated with arch pain and the heel. Calf stretches and supportive arch supports and shoes will aid in reducing the pain. If it continues, seek your local podiatrist for an evaluation and possibly more advanced therapies.

Answer 12

Plantar fasciitis: You are probably developing plantar fasciitis which is a strain of the ligament that covers the entire bottom of the foot starting at the heel bone. See your podiatrist as this is easier to treat and get rid of the pain if you get early treatment.

Answer 13

Sounds: Like plantar fascitiis. Try freezing a bottle of poland spring water, then rolling it under your foot. Wear arch supports, take antiinflammatories and if pain persists see the podiatrist.

Answer 14

You can: Try conservative treatment consisting of silicone sheeting, topical Mederma application, injections m or consider scar revision...

Answer 15

Possible: Topical rx. Also laser has been effective. At last resort you can have a scar revision.

Answer 16

Scar tissue is: Permanent. Sometimes using a product called mederma, available in most pharmacies) can be of some help to soften the scar. But to get rid of it completely is unlikely.

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