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My mom fell up the steps. xray shows crushed joint on big toe. waiting for appt with orthopedic surgeon. will she have to have surgery?
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Maybe: Sounds like your mother has a pretty significant fracture involving the joint in the big toe. This toe is very important and the fact that she has been referred to an orthopedic surgeon suggests that her doctor feels the injury is significant enough to at least warrant evaluation by a specialist. The ortho doc will evaluate your mother's toe and look at the xrays. Surgery is a possibility.
Answered 4/24/2013
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Big Toe Fx: She needs splinting only if the fx is not displaced. If displaced then it may need surgery to align it properly particularly if joint is involved.
Answered 5/26/2016
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