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A member asked:
I think i may have broke my toe. absent an x-ray, how can i be sure that it's broken and not just badly "stubbed"?
10 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
You can't: A fracture is seen on x-ray. Without an x-ray it is an educated guess.
Answered 3/1/2013
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You need an x-ray.: To find out if it is fractured or not, you will need to have it professionally evaluated. You will need x-rays taken to determine if it is broken or if it is just a bruise or sprain.
Answered 3/1/2013
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Turn toe with finger: Take your fingers and gently move your toe side to side. If painful it may be fractured.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Toe Broke?: It may be hard to tell the difference as some fracture are not painful and some contusions can be very tender. If the pain is not better in 2 week, i would recommend you seek care and an xray.
Answered 5/20/2016
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