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Can you put pins in your toe if the fracture is bad enough?
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Sometimes: Toe fractures rarely need pins, but sometimes it is necessary if they are unstable.
Answered 2/6/2019
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Pins: Yes. External pins will help stabilize the fracture.
Answered 3/23/2017
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