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A member asked:
A small piece of bone chipped off the base of my 2nd toe . my doctor buddy taped it . will i be able to play football now . when will it heal ?
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Talk to your doctor: Your doctor knows the extent of the injury and would be the best person to answer these questions.
Answered 2/24/2018
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Chip fracture: It depends if the the bone chip fracture is intra or extra articular. Basically inside or outside ur joint. If outside ur fine. If inside u might have to take it out to play.
Answered 2/24/2018
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Time will tell: When you heal, you will see if there are any effects. If there are, they will be able to be corrected, and if no issue then up ur okay to go about your business.
Answered 2/24/2018
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