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Dx displaced avulsion fracture, base of big toe after worsening forefoot pain. in rigid shoe waiting for ortho consult. what is typical treatment?

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Shoe: From your description, this would likely be treated with continued rigid shoe wear and activity modification. This should heal with time. Most fractures will heal by 3 months.

Answered 11/15/2017

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