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My horse stomped on the outside of my foot today. i was wearing boots. the bone that stretches to the pinky toe is killing me. is it broken?

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Dr. Scott Keith answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Hi Ho Silver: More than likely, Yes. But to be absolutely sure, an x-ray would be in order. Those dar n 5th metatarsals like to break easily and often.

Answered 5/5/2015

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