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What is the best treatment for a fractured toe?

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

It depends: Toe strapping and rigid surgical shoe. On occasion if displaced, it may require surgical reduction.

Dr Maes and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/10/2013

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