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I had a comminuted fracture to the big toe and fracture to the 2nd toe 3 weeks ago, i had them buddy strapped to 3rd toe but still in a lot pain, what?
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I never : Understood that buddy splinting idea. The big toe and second toe act differently and I never thought that to be a good idea. I would wrap each one individually and wear a surgical shoe. If walking hurts, use crutches. Without seeing the films hard to advise anything else besides apply Ice.
Answered 6/25/2020
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