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Im wondering if i should buddy tape my pinky toe because its fractured sideways?

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Self treatment is not good. Pl see an ortho MD

Answered 4/11/2022

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If you have concerns with a fractured toe taping to adjacent toe if the fracture has not deformed the toe. I would see a podiatrist (DPM Doctor of Podiatric Medicine . Better trained to handle such a diagnosis.

Answered 4/12/2022

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