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I broke my big toe year ago &.went to the er & they put a cast on it. i havnt been able to bend it since. is this normal after breaking a bone?
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Traumatic arthritis.: Depends on whether fracture extended through the joint? Seems like there is some level of post traumatic arthritis. Possible mal or nonunion can be suspected. In rare instances fractures can cause nerve injury also leading to guarding and/or paralysis.
Answered 11/28/2017
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