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My right 5th toe was stepped on at footy 5 days ago; is still purple/swollen; and i'm limping. is it a break/sprain, and how long will it take to heal?
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Get xray: You'll know if it was broken or just contusion. It is possible there is a dislocation as well.
Answered 12/28/2015
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