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Will i need crutches for a broken toe?

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Dr. Grace Torres-hodges answered

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Depends: It will depend on the type of broken toe you have. There are some fractures that will need to avoid weight bearing and those typically will need crutches.

Answered 9/2/2018

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No: No but a post-op shoe would be advisable. This is a straight lasted shoe that does not bend and allow to toe to bend allowing for primary bone healing where bone heals directly into bone. If the toe bends a lot during healing process you could sustain a pseudarthrosis or fibrous cleft between the fracture ends which will cause pain and require surgical correction.6 weeks.

Answered 6/3/2018

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Only first toe.: Because only the big toe is required for balance and thus walking. Crutches would be unnecessary for fractures of any of the other digits.

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Dr. Grace Torres-hodges answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Depends: It will depend on the type of broken toe you have. There are some fractures that will need to avoid weight bearing and those typically will need crutches.

Answered 4/8/2016

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