When a big toe is broken, is it better to use crutches and not walk at all, or to use the walking boot if the doctor allows? i am scared of walking!

Walk with boot/shoe: If the big toe is broken, you can put your full weight on the foot, especially if you are wearing a post op shoe ( a walking boot may be a little excessive if it come all the way to the knee.) i personally had a broken great toe and now with complete healing, i play sports, referee soccer games, etc. Follow the doctors directions and you will do great.

If you are : That afraid, use the crutches. It may be overkill if your doc allowed the camwalker, but this way you don't have to worry. I will warn you the crutch walking will be tedious.