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A member asked:

Can you put pins in your toe if the fracture is bad enough?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sometimes: Toe fractures rarely need pins, but sometimes it is necessary if they are unstable.

Dr Mallia and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/6/2019

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Pins: Yes. External pins will help stabilize the fracture.

Dr Latva agreed

Answered 3/23/2017

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