How are broken toes fixed?

See below: You may need surgery to re-align the broken bones, or they can be splinted if there is no deformity or inproper alignment. Most of the time the bone needs to be immobilized.

It depends...: It depends on the type and location of the fracture. Fractures usually need to be immobilized with a splint, cast, or rigid walking boot depending on the location of the injury. For a well aligned non displaced broken toe you may get by with walking with a rigid surgical shoe. Some fractures may require surgical management. Have you physician determine which course of treatment is best for you.

They usually: heal on their own….but should often be treated with a surgical shoe and a strapping…(to keep them from getting worse..)