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My toe is broken half way sideways and im wondering if it could have gotten more broken because i dropped a weight on it. im also wondering if i should buddy tape the toe because its fractured sideways(right to left) on my pinky and how to heal it?
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pl dont treat yourself and see an orthopedist or go to the ER for proper treatment
Answered 4/11/2022
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With a fractured digit that sounds like it is malposition should be seen by a podiatrist. This needs to be aligned properly. The digit can be taped to a adjacent digit if there’s not malpositioning of the fracture or toe
Answered 4/12/2022
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