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My middle toe broke 7 weeks ago in the bottom of the distal phalange. it still hurts and it is stiff and cannot bend it.should i go see a podiatrist?

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Dr. Linda Callaghan answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

It is OK.: Since you use your foot a lot, it is not unusual to have pain even weeks after you broke them.A podiatrist may help y giving you an antiinflammatory medicine for pain and a device to help you ease the pain when walking.There is no surgery that can be done.

Answered 10/8/2013

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Good idea: They will xray and give advice.

Answered 4/26/2015

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Have it evaluated.: You may need and x-ray. Have it evaluated and get the appropriate treatment.

Answered 3/10/2014

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Dr. Marc Foucher answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Need an X-ray.: A 7 week old fracture has already started healing. An X-ray is required to properly evaluate it. A Podiatrist or Orthopaedist would be the proper physician.

Answered 5/1/2015

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Dr. Matthew Wilkin answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Probably : It is common for a toe to be stiff and swollen and difficult to bend at 7 weeks after a fracture. However, it might be a good idea to see your podiatrist and get the toe X-rayed and checked.

Answered 5/5/2015

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