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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?

Q: 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?

: pl dont treat yourself and see an orthopedist or go to the ER for proper treatment

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

pl dont treat yourself and see an orthopedist or go to the ER for proper treatment

Answered 4/11/2022

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Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

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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A member asked:

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?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

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