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I broke phalanx of my right toe 2 weeks ago. currently it is untapped and not in cast. xray showed that bone is healing well. do i still risk damaging the healing process? i am making very little movement, all within my appartment since the accident?

Q: i broke phalanx of my right toe 2 weeks ago. currently it is untapped and not in cast. xray showed that bone is healing well. do i still risk damaging the healing process? i am making very little movement, all within my appartment since the accident?

: It will take another 3-4 weeks for the healing to complete so you better wear a protected shoe with rigid sole during active hours even you are not going out.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

It will take another 3-4 weeks for the healing to complete so you better wear a protected shoe with rigid sole during active hours even you are not going out.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/6/2022

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Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

To not protect the toe to allow proper healing for a few weeks is not worth the years of complications from a non union.

Answered 11/15/2022

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A member asked:

I broke phalanx of my right toe 2 weeks ago. currently it is untapped and not in cast. xray showed that bone is healing well. do i still risk damaging the healing process? i am making very little movement, all within my appartment since the accident?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

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