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What happens if you don't straighten out a toe after a displaced toe fracture?
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Shoe fitting problem: It could heal in a bad position. This could lead to a fused toe in a bad position leading to shoe wear problems.
Answered 6/15/2015
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Abnormal healing: The fracture may heal abnormally or it may not heal at all. You may develop an angulation deformity.
Answered 2/10/2013
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