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A member asked:
I can feel a bump on my toe. it still hurts to touch, land a jump or hit my toes. could it be a hairline fracture?
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Get an xray: If the bones in your toes hurt, you should get at least an x-ray. Bones should not hurt to touch. You may benefit from wearing a special boot/shoe to allow you to ambulate while your foot is healing. But the first step imaging studies.
Answered 7/12/2013
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It could be...: Have an x-ray taken to find out.
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