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Suggest Treatment For Injury On Toe

Posted on Fri, 25 Jul 2014

Question: Hi there, i suffer a bad injurie in my pinky toe, not sure if might be fracture.i buddy tape,ice and elevate should i do somenthing else

What kind of shoes could i wear? I created a splint to maintain my toe rigid i had massaged and i hear craking noises thats why i think probably is fractured, body tape is leaning against my other toe and not sure if that is aligning the bone

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get an x-ray of foot AP and oblique view done.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.

Beside buddy tape, icing and elevating it, you can take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid putting weight and rest well.

I suggest you to get an xray of foot AP and oblique view done to see any fracture and its pattern. You can share your x-ray with me or with your doctor.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Saurabh Gupta (1 hour later)

Thank you Dr. XXXXXXX would it be a terrible mistake not going to the doctor? From what i been reading the solutions to fracture of the pinky toe is buddy taping

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Clinical examination and x-ray is important.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Buddy strapping is good for immobilization of toe. But a clinical examination and x-ray is important for deciding the appropriate management.

Wishing you speedy recovery...

Warm regards.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar