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Big toe broken then got bone infection?
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Have it evaluated.: With an infection you will need antibiotics. If the infection is down to bone you may need to have the infected bone removed. You may need IV antibiotics. You may also benefit with hyperbaric oxygen treatment. Have your foot evaluated by a professional and get the appropriate treatment.
Answered 5/12/2016
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Need to be on: Antibiotics if this is the case. Diagnostic studies need to be followed, blood work like CBC with diff and ESR can help in monitoring, .
Answered 11/12/2019
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