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I hurt my big toe playing volleyball. its been a week and its not getting better. could it be sprained or cracked? how can i tell?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Yes: Yes, you could certainly have injured the soft tissues of the toe or even sustained a fracture. An exam and possibly an X-ray would be the best way to really tell the specific nature of the injury.

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 1/15/2019

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A member asked:

I hurt my big toe playing volleyball. its been a week and its not getting better. could it be sprained or cracked? how can i tell?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Dr Mallia agreed

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