HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

Can A Squashed Toe Cause Sprain To Toe And Ankle?

default
Posted on Mon, 13 Oct 2014
Question: i WAS WALKING MY DOG AND i HAD OPEN TOE SANDALS ON AND I STEPPED OFF THE CURB AND MY FOOT TURNED TO THE RIGHT SIDE AND SQUASHED MY TOES TOGETHER IN THE SANDAL. COULD THAT SPRAIN YOUR TOE OR ANKLE? i HAVE NO SWELLING AND I CAN MOVE MY TOES.
doctor
Answered by Dr. Michelle Gibson James (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
can occur, normally associated with symptoms

Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

It is possible that it can cause injury to the soft tissues of the ankles or foot.

The soft tissues include the muscles, tendons,ligaments and surrounding tissues. A sprain is essentially injury to the soft tissue.

Injury to any of these tissues, however is normally associated with symptoms such as pain, tenderness, swelling.

If you are not currently experiencing symptoms then it is unlikely that any injury occurred.

If any symptoms do occur then the use of anti inflammatory pain medications and resting the area would be important.

Examples of anti inflammatory pain medications are ibuprofen, cataflam, naproxen. One of these can be used, they are available over the counter.

Resting the leg and the application of cold compress would also help if pain/swelling occurs.

I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
default
Follow up: Dr. Michelle Gibson James (3 minutes later)
I have no swelling or redness or pain
doctor
Answered by Dr. Michelle Gibson James (4 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
that's good

Detailed Answer:
HI

That is good. That means that no injury appears to be present.

In some cases, symptoms start 2 to 3 days after the initial injury so you can watch to see if any occur.

Please feel free to ask anything else
Note: For further follow-up it is advisable to consult an emergency medicine specialist. Click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Michelle Gibson James

General & Family Physician

Practicing since :2001

Answered : 16808 Questions

premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
Can A Squashed Toe Cause Sprain To Toe And Ankle?

Brief Answer: can occur, normally associated with symptoms Detailed Answer: HI, thanks for using healthcare magic It is possible that it can cause injury to the soft tissues of the ankles or foot. The soft tissues include the muscles, tendons,ligaments and surrounding tissues. A sprain is essentially injury to the soft tissue. Injury to any of these tissues, however is normally associated with symptoms such as pain, tenderness, swelling. If you are not currently experiencing symptoms then it is unlikely that any injury occurred. If any symptoms do occur then the use of anti inflammatory pain medications and resting the area would be important. Examples of anti inflammatory pain medications are ibuprofen, cataflam, naproxen. One of these can be used, they are available over the counter. Resting the leg and the application of cold compress would also help if pain/swelling occurs. I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions